Instant Pot Hamburger Soup

A cozy, budget friendly Instant Pot soup packed with ground beef, tender vegetables, and a rich tomato beef broth. It’s simple, hearty, and perfect for stretching ingredients into a warm, comforting meal.

This recipe was made in my favorite Instant Pot — the one I use every week. If you want yours to turn out just as good, you can grab the same one here.

All nutrition facts are AI generated and approximate.

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp oil
• 1 lb hamburger
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 lb yellow potatoes, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 tsp garlic
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (10 oz) bag frozen peas

Directions

1. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté.
2. Add oil, onions, celery, and Italian seasoning. Sauté for 3 minutes.
3. Stir in hamburger and garlic. Sauté another 5 minutes.
4. Add potatoes, carrots, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
5. Pressure cook on HIGH for 15 minutes.
6. Allow a natural release for 15 minutes.
7. Stir in frozen peas.
8. Place the lid back on for a few minutes to warm the peas through.
9. Serve hot.

Notes

• Italian seasoning early: Adding it during the sauté step blooms the herbs and deepens the flavor.
• Natural release: Keeps the vegetables from breaking apart and helps the broth stay clear.
• Frozen peas last: They stay bright and sweet instead of overcooking.
• Diced tomatoes: Add acidity that balances the richness of the beef.

Why This Works

• Layered flavor: Sautéing aromatics, browning the beef, and pressure cooking everything together builds a rich, hearty broth.
• Instant Pot speed: Concentrates flavor quickly, turning simple ingredients into a soup that tastes like it simmered all day.
• Budget stretcher: Ground beef, potatoes, and pantry staples make a big pot for less.
• Cozy comfort: Nutrient dense, warming, and perfect for chilly nights.