• Ground Beef – Grab the ground beef labeled 80% lean, 20% fat for the juiciest meatloaf that isn’t too greasy.
• Onion
• Quick-Cook Oatmeal – You might find this labeled as Quick Oats at the grocery store.
• Cheddar Cheese – Shred it yourself, or buy a package of pre-shredded cheese for convenience.
• Garlic Powder
• Salt & Pepper
• Milk – Any dairy milk will work in this recipe, so if you want to lighten it up, use fat-free or 2%.
• Egg– helps bind the beef together for a tender texture.

For The Glaze

• Ketchup
• Brown Sugar – I recommend light brown sugar for this recipe since the molasses flavor isn’t too overpowering. If you use dark brown sugar, expect a more intense flavor.
• Yellow Mustard – Plain yellow mustard is all you need to give this recipe a little tang. But you could use spicy brown or dijon if you’d like.

Easy Instructions

1. Shape the loaf. Add all of the loaf ingredients to a large mixing bowl, and combine them with your hands. Place the mixture atop two sheets of aluminum foil laid in a cross pattern on your counter. Shape it into a loaf and fold the foil up around the edges to create a bowl shape.
2. Add the glaze. Mix the glaze ingredients in a small bowl and spread it across the meatloaf.
3. Cook it. Add a cup of water to your Instant Pot, and lower your loaf into the pot using the trivet. Cook on high for 35 minutes. When cooking is complete, slice and serve it hot.v

Tips and Tricks

• To ensure your meatloaf is fully cooked, insert a digital meat thermometer into the thickest part of the loaf. If the temperature reads 160°F or higher, it’s fully cooked.
• Instead of spreading all the glaze on the meatloaf before cooking, reserve some for garnish. Then, once the meatloaf has finished cooking, mix the drippings with the glaze you set aside to create a delicious sauce to spoon over each serving.
• The cooking time of this recipe doesn’t include the time it takes for your Instant Pot to come to pressure or to release at the end. So, make sure you account for extra time when planning your meal.
• Not a fan of foil? Parchment paper works great too!

Serving Suggestions

Serve any of these side dishes with this Instant Pot Meatloaf, and there will be full bellies and satisfied smiles all around the table.