Best Juicy Instant Pot Hamburgers

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These juicy Instant Pot Hamburgers are like the best thing ever. They are incredibly easy and simple to make, yet tasty, juicy, and oh-so cheesy. Low maintenance, yet thoroughly awesome, just like burgers should be.

This homemade Instant Pot Burger recipe is a quick and easy weeknight supper, lunch, and summer and a no fuss, no grill BBQ entertaining option. Family, friends, and kiddos alike will love these tasty burgers. Cooking juicy hamburgers in Instant Pot is the best thing ever.

It may seem surprising, but the Instant Pot really does give you perfect no-fail delicious burgers that are ready in just minutes. Trust me, the resulting steamed burgers are so juicy, you will almost never want to make them any other way!

And for even more awesome Instant Pot meals, check out these Instant Pot Pulled Chicken Sandwiches, Instant Pot Steak Fajitas, and the Best Instant Pot Chicken Breast.

One of the best things about cooking hamburgers in Instant Pot is you know you’re making hamburgers that will be cooked just right every time, and you don’t have to worry about them being undercooked or burnt. Plus, no more dealing with burger grease.

Once they’re done, just top your burger with cheese and your favorite topping, and serve it with or without a bun. You can make as many burgers as you like with this simple crowd-pleasing recipe.

Why Make This Recipe

• It’s Affordable – These steamed burgers are super affordable and made entirely of everyday store cupboard staples.
• Dump and Start – Just pop them in the Instant Pot, set it, and walk away. It is very quick and very easy!
• Perfect For A Crowd – It is easy to double or triple the recipe to feed a crowd. You can easily whip up a big batch – just stack the burger foil packets on top of each other when cooking.

Ingredient Notes

• Ground Beef – You will need about 4 ounces of lean ground beef for each burger. You can also use ground chicken or turkey.
• Seasoning – A simple seasoning of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Ready to make these hamburgers in Instant Pot? Gather your ingredients, and I will show you…

How To Make Instant Pot Burgers

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

1. Mix together the ground beef, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
2. Form the beef mixture into 2 burger patties that are the same size.
3. Wrap each burger patty in a foil packet, sealing completely.
4. Pour water into the Instant Pot insert and place the trivet inside.
5. Put burger packets on top of the trivet, close the lid, and turn the valve to the sealing position.
6. Set the Instant Pot to manual pressure / high pressure for 8 – 10 minutes.
7. Once cook time has finished, perform a quick pressure release. Open the lid and use tongs or oven mitts to remove the foil packets.
8. Then open the foil packets and carefully remove the burger, draining any liquid that is inside the packet.
9. Your Instant Pot Hamburgers are ready to serve as is! But go ahead and grill if you want to brown the patties. Or you can add cheese, then grill if you want the cheese to melt.

How To Cook Hamburgers On The Grill

Prefer to cook your burgers on the grill? Follow these easy steps;

1. Fire up the barbeque or grill and wait until it is medium hot.
2. Then brush the grill with some olive oil.
3. Cooking time depends on how rare you like your burger. As a rough guide, cook your burger for 2-3 minutes, and then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Then test, and if needed, keep cooking until cooked as you like.
4. Assemble the burgers by putting them in the buns and adding toppings of choice.

Instant Pot Hamburger Toppings

One of my favorite things about these burgers in Instant Pot is how super versatile they are. Not only can you make these burgers with a huge combination of spices, but you can also garnish them with an unlimited array of toppings.

Here are some of my tried and true toppings options. But feel free to experiment and come up with very your own favorites as well!

• juicy tomatoes
• crispy onion rings
• pickles
• sweet potato fries
• potato wedges
• arugula, spinach, or lettuce
• double cheese
• crispy bacon
• chili
• kimchi
• mac and cheese
• sweet pickled onions
• fried egg

Expert Tips

• When opening the burger foil packets, do so carefully, as liquid will gather in the aluminum foil packs.
• If you want a grilled flavor or to brown your burgers, then cook them under the grill for a few minutes.
• Shape the burgers into similarly sized patties so that they cook at the same rate.
• For shaping the burgers, you can either use your hands or grab one of those handy burger presses.
• If you don’t have foil, you can also use parchment paper.
• Feel free to add spices to your taste into your burgers.
• You can use regular burger buns if you are not following a gluten-free diet.
• Add some cheese and cook the Instant Pot hamburgers under a hot grill for a minute to get a melty cheesier burger.

Delicious Variations

• Swap The Meat – Use ground chuck, ground chicken, or ground turkey to make your burger patties.
• Add Seasoning – A touch of salt and pepper will season these burgers just fine, but you can add chili powder, taco seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and more.
• Add Veggies – Mix chopped veggies into the burger patties.
• Low Carb and Gluten Free – Serve your burgers without a bun to keep them low carb and gluten free.

Prep and Storage

• Prep Ahead – These can be cooked up to a few days in advance and reheated. You can create the foil packs and keep them in the fridge till needed.
• Store – Store the cooked burgers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 
• Freeze – Follow the handy tips below for how to freeze this.
  • Transfer patties into these convenient Ziploc freezer bags.
  • Squeeze out all the extra air and seal the bags.
  • Label the bags and then lay them flat in the freezer.
  • Store in the freezer for 3 months.

FAQs

Burger Seasoning Ideas

• Best Dang Steak Seasoning.
• Easy Greek Seasoning.
• Best Dang Creole Seasoning.
• Stone House Seasoning.

More Recipes You May Like

• Creamy Instant Pot Hummus.
• The Best Instant Pot Chicken Breast.
• Instant Pot Chickpeas Salad.
• Juicy Air Fryer Hamburger.

Serving Suggestions

• Instant Pot French Fries.
• Instant Pot Corn On The Cob.
• Instant Pot Sesame Green Beans.
• Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes.
• Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes.

Weight Watchers Points

• There are 7 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving of these without the bun or toppings.
• And there are 10 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving of these with the gluten free bun.
• When adding toppings, you will need to calculate extra points depending on which toppings (and how much) you add.

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