Instant Pot Hamburger Soup

Ingredients and Weight:

• 800g ground hamburger meat
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 200g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (about 400g) of beef broth
• 1 can (about 398ml) tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups water (about 750ml)
• Additional ingredients like diced potatoes, carrots, peas, or beans as desired

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 45 minutes (including pressure build-up and release time)

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Set the Instant Pot to the "Sauté" function and add the hamburger meat. Brown the meat, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
2. Once the meat is cooked through, drain any excess fat and discard.
3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and continue to cook until the onions are softened.
4. Pour in the beef broth, tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
5. Add the desired amount of water and stir again.
6. Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the cooking function to "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" for 20 minutes on high pressure.
7. Once the cooking time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
8. Open the pot and stir the soup. Add any additional ingredients like diced potatoes, carrots, or peas. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
9. Serve hot with desired side dishes or as a hearty meal on its own.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 servings total) Calories: Approx. 350-450 (depending on additional ingredients) Fat: Approx. 20-30g Carbohydrates: Approx. 20-40g (from vegetables and tomato sauce) Protein: Approx. 25-35g (from hamburger meat)

Dish Characteristics:

• Hearty and flavorful, perfect for colder weather.
• Can be customized with various vegetables and other ingredients to suit individual tastes.
• Easy to make in an Instant Pot, resulting in a creamy and rich soup texture.

User Comments:

1. "This soup was so easy to make in the Instant Pot! The flavor was amazing and my family loved it."
2. "Added some diced potatoes and carrots for extra flavor and texture. Delicious!"
3. "This is a great way to use up leftover hamburger meat. The soup is hearty and filling."
4. "I love how customizable this dish is. You can add whatever vegetables or flavors you want."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to brown the hamburger meat thoroughly to cook out any raw flavor.
• Adjust seasoning according to taste. Start with the recipe's amounts and add more if desired.
• Use fresh vegetables for best results, but frozen vegetables can be used as well.
• If desired, you can thicken the soup with a cornstarch slurry or use an immersion blender to create a smoother texture.