Instant Pot Ranch Hamburger Mac & Cheese

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Need a quick meal for a week night that all the kids will love?! Try this simple meal in the Instant Pot. A twist to a traditional Hamburger or Meaty Mac and Cheese. Add a little Ranch to it! Make it a Crack Meaty Mac and Cheese.

This easy sauté and dump recipe has a full palette of flavors that will please everybody. Even my picky eater son loved this meal! Most nights this boy refuses to eat or will request muffins until we give in!

Just a few ingredients including the magic one of a Ranch packet, a box of mac and cheese and hamburger. This recipe came from my close friends who have 4 kiddos, and they rave about this recipe all the time.

Just a few steps and you are all set. Sauté the meat until it is no longer pink. Add beef broth, boxes of mac and cheese and ranch seasoning. Set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 4 minutes. When it is finished, and quick release. Quick-release means let the pressure go as soon as the items are done cooking. Lastly, finish the mac and cheese directions according to the box and brand of choice.

Dinner is served!

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Do you need an instant pot? I currently have the Ultra and I love it! There are instant pots that are wifi and smart as well. There are options for many different use cases. Big and small. I actually have two Instant Pots I love them so much. I have a 6 quart for everyday meals and I have a 3 quart for side dishes or as an extra cooking machine for holidays. Check out the must-have accessories for the Instant Pot if you are just getting started.

Cousett

Known as THE Techie Mamma, I am a boy(x2) mom, and love technology. As a former Educational Technology academic turned Mompreneur, and super passionate educator, I am on a mission to empower Mompreneurs to build, and grow their business to live the Mompreneur Life they want.