If you’re craving comfort food but don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen, this Shortcut Instant Pot Beef Pot Pie for One is exactly what you need. It’s warm, hearty, and built entirely from pantry and freezer staples—plus my favorite time‑saving trick: using freezer biscuits as the golden, flaky crust. With the Instant Pot doing most of the work, you can have a rich, satisfying pot pie on the table in minutes, making it perfect for busy nights, small households, or anyone who loves a fast, flavorful meal made from everyday ingredients.
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Here is the recipe!
Shortcut Instant Pot Beef Pot Pie for One
Ingredients
- ¼ lb Ground Beef
- 2/3 c Frozen Mixed Vegetables
- 1 T Diced Onion
- 1 Garlic Clove Minced
- 1 t Tomato Paste
- 1 t Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 c Diced Potato
- 1 c Beef Broth
- 1 Frozen Biscuit
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef and onion by using the sauté function on the instant pot. Once the beef is cooked and the onion is tender add the garlic clove and turn off the heat
- Add the rest of the ingredients (except the biscuit) to the instant pot
- Cover and cook on the High Pressure setting for 3 minutes
- Allow the instant pot to naturally release for 10 minutes.
- While the instant pot is naturally releasing, cook your frozen biscuit according to the package directions
- Serve the pot pit in a bowl and top with the biscuit
- Enjoy!
If you’d like a crockpot version check out this Shepherd’s Pie recipe here: https://staceyssimplemeals.com/crockpot-shepherds-pie-for-one/
This shortcut pot pie shows that you can make a warm, satisfying comfort meal without a long ingredient list or hours in the kitchen. The Instant Pot does the heavy lifting, the freezer biscuits give you a golden, flaky “crust” with zero fuss, and the whole dish comes together fast using ingredients you probably already have on hand. If you love quick, practical meals that still feel special, this one’s going to be a favorite.
Let me know if you try this one friend, I think you are going to love it!
Have a wonderful week!
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