Instant Pot Pizza Sloppy Joes

Give these Instant Pot Pizza Sloppy Joes a go and please everyone. A super easy one-pot meal, serve with a salad as the perfect side.

Ever have those nights where you just stand and stare into the fridge willing supper to present itself to you? I mean it’s not like there isn’t food there you just are clueless about what to do with all those ingredients to make a meal everyone will eat! This is literally the story of my life!

Instant Pot Pizza Sloppy Joes

I attempt to meal plan, I’ve tried 2 different ways. But when it comes right down to it a lot of days never go as planned. That’s where a pound of hamburger and a pound of sausage can save the day! Everyone pretty much loves pizza, basically in any form!

In all honesty, this recipe works just as great on the stovetop or in the crock pot, not just the Instant Pot! So if you don’t own one don’t fret, the instructions for other options are further down in this post!

Gather Your Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound sausage
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
• 2 Tablespoons Italian seasonings
• 1 Tablespoon chopped pickled banana peppers (optional)
• 1 Tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeños (optional)
• 14 ounces of pizza sauce
• mozzarella cheese – slices or shredded

Scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How To Make Instant Pot Pizza Sloppy Joes

1. Turn Instant Pot to Saute – brown the ground beef and sausage with the onions and bell peppers until meat is fully cooked – drain excess grease
2. Add remaining ingredients to the Instant Pot with the browned meat mixture – stir to combine, put the lid on and set Instant Pot for 7 minutes
3. Once done you can manually release pressure or allow to natural release
4. Serve on a bun with cheese on top!

Tips, Tricks, Questions, and Comments

What if I don’t have an Instant Pot?

No worries, while I love my Instant Pot I realize that owning a lot of miscellaneous appliances isn’t always necessary. This recipe works just as well in a crock pot or on the stovetop. I love doing this in the Instant Pot because it gives me a few minutes unattended to pull together the rest of the meal. Or fix myself a cocktail, depending on the kind of day I’ve had!

Crock Pot Directions:

Brown the ground beef, sausage, bell pepper, and onion, then drain the excess grease. Add all ingredients to the crock pot and can allow it to warm through on low for 1-2 hours or high for less than an hour. Keep in mind how your crock pot works, the food is fully cooked you are simply warming through and allowing flavors to mingle.

Stove Top:

Brown the ground beef, sausage, bell pepper, and onion – drain excess grease. Add all ingredients to the pan and allow to warm through on medium heat, stirring often.

Mix It Up

This is pizza after all, so for this recipe as long as you have the meat and the sauce you are off to a great start! Don’t like bell peppers? Leave them out! Want mushrooms? Add them in!

Remember a lot of recipes like this are a jumping-off point! Don’t throw out the whole recipe just because there is an added ingredient that you aren’t particularly fond of. Make it your own and one that your family will eat!

You can also use 2 pounds of hamburger or 2 pounds of sausage. I like the combination but if I don’t have both I just make due. If I use just hamburger I like to add some Italian seasoning to the ground beef as it is browning for a little extra flavor that might be lacking from not using sausage.

This is such an easy meal. I serve it with a salad and a cold glass of milk, easy peasy, and everyone walks away from the table with a balanced meal and a full belly!

Shake up pizza night with these other pizza-inspired recipes:

• Pepperoni Pizza Grilled Cheese
• Hawaiian Pizza Sliders