master-cooks | Don't Sleep On Cooking Burgers In Your Instant Pot

Cooking burgers in your Instant Pot offers a unique and convenient method that can elevate your burger-making experience. This modern kitchen appliance is not just for soups and stews but can also be used to create juicy, flavorful burgers with minimal effort. One of the key advantages of using an Instant Pot is its ability to lock in moisture, ensuring that your burgers remain succulent and tender. The pressure-cooking function also significantly reduces cooking time, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings. To start, season your ground beef with your favorite spices and form them into patties. You can either brown the patties using the sauté function for a nice crust or skip this step for a quicker meal. Place the patties on a trivet and add a small amount of liquid, like beef broth or water, to the pot. Seal the lid, set the pressure cooker to high, and cook for a few minutes. Once done, use a quick release for the steam and check that the burgers are cooked to your liking. The result is a delicious, perfectly cooked burger that's ready to be dressed with your favorite toppings. The Instant Pot not only streamlines the cooking process but also enhances the flavor and texture of your burgers, making it a versatile tool in your culinary arsenal.

More tips for tasty Instant Pot burgers

Your burgers will be deliciously juicy right out of the Instant Pot, but they won’t have the browning or char that grilling provides. To enhance the flavor, consider broiling them in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes after they’ve finished cooking in the pressure cooker. The broiler’s high, direct heat will quickly brown the meat, giving you beautifully charred burgers.

When preparing burgers in the Instant Pot, steer clear of common pitfalls, such as under-seasoning your patties or opting for ground beef that’s too lean. You don’t have to stick to just one type of beef for your burgers—take a cue from award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay and experiment with his recommended ground beef blend. Aim to shape your patties consistently in size and thickness to ensure even cooking, and use a meat thermometer to verify doneness—160 degrees Fahrenheit is the USDA’s guideline for ground meat.

While cooking burgers with fresh ground beef is ideal, you can also prepare frozen burger patties in your pressure cooker. Just remember that frozen patties will require a longer cooking time (approximately 20 minutes on high), but it’s incredibly convenient to toss a few pre-formed frozen patties into the Instant Pot. If you run out of ground beef, you can always whip up other frozen meals in the pressure cooker. For example, the Instant Pot is also an excellent method for cooking frozen chicken breasts.

Don't Sleep On Cooking Burgers In Your Instant Pot

More tips for tasty Instant Pot burgers

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