Dinner for 4
Instant Pot Meatloaf
Seasoned beef meatloaf cooks with bacon and cheese under pressure while tomato sauce forms a savory topping.
$16.18for 4 servings
$4.05 per serving$16.18 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

- 65 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $8.23Typical price |
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $2.27Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.45Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.09Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 3.25 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Tomato paste and sauce$0.10/oz typical | 13 oz | $1.28Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $0.43Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.18 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsAsian sauces and pastesSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 6 strips bacon
- 1 onion
- 6 cloves garlic
- 2 extra large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp fennel seed
- 3/4 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3 1/5 oz cheese freshly grated parmesan cheese + 1.2oz mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups unsalted chicken stock
- 1 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 2/3 cup tomato paste
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Steps
- Mix the beef, eggs, oregano, fennel, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, panko, milk, parmesan, and mozzarella.
- Shape the mixture into a compact loaf and cover the top with the bacon.
- Add the stock, tomato sauce, tomato paste, basil, and oregano to the Instant Pot.
- Place the meatloaf on the rack or in a foil sling above the sauce.
- Cook at high pressure for 35 minutes, then release the pressure naturally for 10 minutes.
- Check that the center reaches 160 F before slicing.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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