Instant Pot Meatloaf and Baked Potatoes

Instant Pot Meatloaf and Baked Potatoes is a set it and forget it family meal! Makes life way easier, and the meatloaf is the moistest you will ever try!

Meatloaf is one of those meals that is so comforting, yet so delicious. Most people toss in whatever they have in the fridge and pantry, but my long time recipe is always a hit with friends, neighbors, and relatives. Using the instant pot makes the most moist and delicious Instant Pot Meatloaf! Another benefit of the instant pot is that you can cook potatoes at the same time! I like to serve 'baked' potatoes with my meatloaf, but mashing them up would be a great option as well!

How to Make Instant Pot Meatloaf and Potatoes:

**Scroll all the way down for full ingredient list and directions**

• Add all of the meatloaf ingredients into a large bowl. Mash and completely mix everything together with your hands.
• Using a large heavy duty piece of foil, place the meat mixture into the center, and then form into a 'loaf' about 3 inches high.
  • Try to make sure it's even from top to bottom around the whole loaf, otherwise it's easy for the meat to dry out.
  • Wrap sides of the foil up along the edges loosely to cradle the meat.
• Using a large 8qt Instant Pot (you can use the 6 quart, but it's difficult to fit the potatoes and the meatloaf into it), add 2 cups of water to the bottom of the instant pot. Place wire steamer rack, and add 4 small/medium russet potatoes on top. Add a second wire steamer rack (not totally needed, but helps keep the meatloaf flat)*, then place the meatloaf in the foil on top.
  • **If you do not have a second wire steamer rack, but arrange the potatoes so that the foil pack/meatloaf can sit on top of the potatoes without falling off.

• Close the instant pot, making sure the pressure valve is sealed, then set the pot to MANUAL/HIGH pressure for 35 minutes. Once the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then release the remaining pressure manually. 
• Remove the meatloaf carefully and then the potatoes. Preheat the oven to broiler, and brush the top of the meatloaf with the BBQ sauce and set the foil pack on top of a baking sheet. Place under the broiler for about 5 minutes, carefully watching to make sure it doesn't burn.
• Serve in slices with the baked potatoes and top with your favorite toppings! I like Greek yogurt, cheese, and broccoli! YUM!

Tips for Instant Pot Meatloaf and potatoes:

• Depending on the thickness of your meatloaf, the time may vary. It is important for the meatloaf to reach 165 degrees internally to be done. If the temperature has not reached 165 degrees, close the instant pot and cook for 3-5 more minutes.
• Keep the thickness of the meatloaf even all the way around. Mine was about 3 inches. If it is uneven, the thinner areas will dry out.
• Make the instant pot meatloaf the night before and serve the next day. I swear it gets better after a night in the fridge!
• Feel free to cut the potatoes in half or quarters before cooking. Then make mashed potatoes when they are done instead of baked potatoes - so easy!

What to serve with the meatloaf and baked potatoes:

• Sautéed Kale (easy healthy recipe)
• Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus (2 ingredients)
• Air Fryer Roasted Carrots (easy side dish)
• The Best Ever Easy Garlic Bread
• Simple Wedge Salad

My favorite Instant Pot Recipes:

• Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps are the perfect healthy chicken recipe! Make the spicy chicken in just minutes, then load up fresh lettuce wraps with your favorite toppings!
• Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes are full of cheese, bacon, and green onions! Ultra creamy and delicious, these are the best loaded mashed potatoes! 
• Instant Pot Asian Pork cooks up in just minutes, and is the perfect healthy dinner! Use the juicy meat in lettuce wraps, sliders, or a salad!
• Instant Pot Baked Potatoes are done in a fraction of the time as traditional baked potatoes, and are the creamiest baked potatoes you will ever eat!
• Instant Pot Garlic Hummus has only a handful of ingredients! Save money and know exactly what’s in your food with this recipe!
• Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken is an easy healthy meal that comes together in less than 30 minutes! Great for tacos, salads, rice bowls, or just plain! 
• Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes are the perfect easy side dish! Save time using the Instant Pot, then load them up with delicious toppings for a healthy meal! This CRISPY SKIN HACK is AWESOME!!
• Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps: Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delicious healthy meal that cooks in just 10 minutes! Simple to make, family friendly, and so tasty!
• Instant Pot Hard Boiled Egg Loaf: In five minutes you can have a whole bunch of hardboiled eggs which are perfect for egg salad! No peeling or ice bath for this Instant Pot Hard Boiled Egg Loaf!

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Instant Pot Meatloaf and Potatoes

Instant Pot Meatloaf and Baked Potatoes is a set it and forget it family meal! Makes life way easier, and the meatloaf is the moistest you will ever try!

Servings: 6

Ingredients

For meatloaf mixture:

• 1 lb ground beef
• ½ pound ground pork sausage
• 2 stalks celery, finely diced
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 1 green pepper, top cut off and seeded, finely diced
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• ½ teaspoon thyme
• ¼ cup BBQ sauce
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 TBS Worcestershire sauce
• 2 medium eggs

For Potatoes:

• 3-4 medium russet potatoes, with holes poked in them

For topping:

• ¼ cup BBQ

Instructions

1. Add all of the meatloaf ingredients into a large bowl. **I like to use my food processor to chop the onion, celery, and green pepper**Mash and completely mix everything together with your hands. **If the mixture seems too wet and sticky, add a bit more breadcrumbs. You want it damp, but not soaking wet. 

2. Using a large heavy duty piece of foil, place the meat mixture into the center, and then form into a ‘loaf’ about 3 inches high. Try to make sure it’s even from top to bottom around the whole loaf, otherwise it’s easy for the meat to dry out. Wrap sides of the foil up along the edges loosely to cradle the meat.

3. Using a large 8qt Instant Pot (you can use the 6 quart, but it’s difficult to fit the potatoes and the meatloaf into it), add 2 cups of water to the bottom of the instant pot. Place wire steamer rack, and add 4 small/medium russet potatoes on top. Add a second wire steamer rack (not totally needed, but helps keep the meatloaf flat)*, then place the meatloaf in the foil on top. **If you do not have a second wire steamer rack, but arrange the potatoes so that the foil pack/meatloaf can sit on top of the potatoes without falling off.
4. Close the instant pot, making sure the pressure valve is sealed, then set the pot to MANUAL/HIGH pressure for 35 minutes. Once the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then release the remaining pressure manually.

5. Remove the meatloaf carefully and then the potatoes. 

6. Preheat the oven to broiler, and brush the top of the meatloaf with the BBQ sauce (¼ cup) and set the foil pack on top of a baking sheet. Place under the broiler for about 5 minutes, carefully watching to make sure it doesn’t burn. Remove and allow to cool for 5 minutes.

7. Serve in slices with the baked potatoes. Top potatoes with your favorite toppings!