How to Pressure Cook Hamburger: Tips and Guidelines for Cooking Ground Beef in a Pressure Cooker

When pressure cooking hamburger, the time and amount of water needed will depend on what you’re making with the hamburger. Here are a few guidelines for pressure cooking hamburger:

For cooking loose ground hamburger:

1. Add 1 cup of water or broth to the pressure cooker.
2. Add the ground hamburger to the pressure cooker and break it up into small pieces.
3. Lock the lid of the pressure cooker in place and set it to cook for 5 minutes at high pressure.
4. Once the time is up, use a quick release to release the pressure.
5. Open the lid carefully and use a slotted spoon to remove the cooked hamburger from the pot.

For making dishes like chili, stew or meat sauce:

1. Brown the ground hamburger in the pressure cooker using the sauté function until it’s no longer pink.
2. Add any additional ingredients like onions, garlic, vegetables or spices.
3. Add enough liquid (water, broth, or canned tomatoes) to cover the meat and vegetables.
4. Lock the lid of the pressure cooker in place and set it to cook for 15 minutes at high pressure.
5. Once the time is up, use a natural release (letting the pressure release on its own) for 10 minutes before using a quick release to release any remaining pressure.
6. Open the lid carefully and stir the contents of the pot.

It’s important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your specific pressure cooker and always use caution when handling hot liquids and pressure cookers.