In N Out Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef (93/7 recommended)
• 2 tbsp dried minced onion
• 1 tsp kosher salt (divided)
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 cup beef broth (Water and Better than Bouillon may be used instead)
• 2 Russet potatoes (medium, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
• 8 oz tomato sauce (1 can)
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise (For the special sauce)
• 2 tbsp ketchup (For the special sauce)
• 2 tbsp dill pickles (diced; for the special sauce)
• 1 tsp pickle juice (For the special sauce)
• 0.5 tsp dried minced onion (For the special sauce)
• optional toppings (Shredded cheddar, diced tomatoes, and diced pickles)

Steps

1. 1

   Turn the Instant Pot to the sauté setting. When the display reads HOT, add the ground beef and break it up.

2. 2

   Add the dried minced onion and brown the beef mixture for about 5 minutes. Drain off the excess grease.

3. 3

   Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of the kosher salt, the black pepper, and the garlic powder.

4. 4

   Pour in the beef broth and scrape the bottom of the pot so that nothing is sticking. Turn off the Instant Pot.

5. 5

   Add the cubed potatoes. Sprinkle them with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt.

6. 6

   Add the tomato sauce and yellow mustard. Do not stir.

7. 7

   Cover the Instant Pot and secure the lid. Set the valve to sealing. Select Manual/Pressure Cook and set it for 4 minutes.

8. 8

   When the cooking time ends, let the pot sit for 5–10 minutes. Move the valve to venting, remove the lid, and gently stir the casserole.

9. 9

   Combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, diced dill pickles, pickle juice, and dry minced onion in a small bowl. Stir to make the special sauce.

10. 10

    Scoop a serving of the beef and potatoes onto a plate and drizzle with some of the special sauce.

11. 11

    Top with shredded cheddar, diced tomatoes, and diced pickles, if using. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Serve with shredded lettuce on the side. For a low-carb variation, replace the potatoes with cauliflower florets. The recipe can be doubled and made in a 3-, 6-, or 8-quart Instant Pot. The source identifies this recipe as gluten-free.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• Instant Pot
• pressure-cooked
• beef
• gluten-free
• family-friendly
• American