Instant Pot Frozen Hamburger

Did you know you can cook burgers from frozen hamburger patties in the instant pot? You can go from freezer to table with just one minute of prep. These make delicious burgers and require very little effort.

Ever forget to take your dinner out of the freezer? Don't worry, that's why I have my frozen chicken breast and chicken tenderloins in the instant pot recipes. It happens to everyone! Or, sometimes, I am not sure if I will be cooking that night so I don't want to take meat out of the freezer. Then, I end up needing to cook something and only have frozen meat!

My sister in law's birthday is the day after the Fourth of July, so July 5th. We threw her a birthday party this year and it was BOGO hamburger patties at Publix so you know we stocked up for the party and after the party! We tossed the extras in the freezer to use whenever we need them.

I love being able to cook from frozen because there is no pre planning! An Instant Pot frozen hamburger is just that meal. They come out delicious and are simple for me to make while I am finishing up some work. Plus, you can add cheese or any other toppings.

What You Need to make an Instant Pot Frozen Hamburger

First things first is an instant pot of course. I use the original instant pot brand and I love using the non-stick bowl insert easy clean up; however, you do not have to. Alternatively, there are many brands of pressure cookers you can try; however, I have not.

Additionally, you will also need a trivet to set the burgers on while they cook. I use this Instant Pot brand stainless steel trivet.

For the ingredients, all you need is some water, or another liquid, and some frozen burger patties! You can use homemade patties that you froze or store-bought patties. I have used Publix patties that I froze and some Butcher Box patties that came frozen.

If you are going to freeze the patties, be sure to separate the paper from them because that is impossible to get off after it is frozen!

How to Make an Instant Pot Frozen Hamburger

To make an Instant Pot frozen hamburger, it requires 1 minute of prep and then you just sit back, relax, and the burgers will be ready!

Place 1 cup of liquid at the bottom of your instant pot. You need at least 1 cup to not get the burn warning.

Add the trivet and place the frozen burger patties on top. Try to spread them out as much as you can. I typically just do up to 4 at once.

Cover the pot and secure the lid. Make sure the valve is set to sealing. Set the pressure cook button to 20 minutes and start it. 

Once completely cooked, vent and de-pressurize the instant pot then open the lid.  

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Instant Pot Frozen Hamburger

Did you know you can cook burgers from frozen hamburger patties in the instant pot? You can go from freezer to table with just one minute of prep. These make delicious burgers and require very little effort.