Instant Pot® Tomato and Beef Sauce

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Tomato and beef sauce with a hint of wine for your pasta. I've made this fairly basic but feel free to adjust the seasoning to your tastes.

Submitted by Bren
Updated on January 14, 2022
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 large onion, finely diced

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

  • ¼ cup dry red wine

  • 1 (24 ounce) container crushed tomatoes

  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes, crushed with a fork

  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Select Saute function and adjust the setting to low. Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. Add onion, garlic, and Italian seasoning to the pot and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Turn Saute function off.

  2. Select Saute function again and adjust the setting to high heat. Saute for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, stirring infrequently to allow brown bits to form on the bottom of the pot. Pour in red wine to deglaze. Add both tomatoes and browned beef mixture; stir to combine.

  3. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  4. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Release any additional pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add lemon juice and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.

Cook's Note:

You can use 1 tablespoon each basil, oregano, parsley, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if you don't have the Italian seasoning.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

234 Calories
11g Fat
17g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 234
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 758mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 17g 34%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 103mg 8%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 775mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.