In just a few minutes, you will discover that making Instant Pot Fresh Whole Beets in your own kitchen has never been easier.
Instant Pot Fresh Whole Beets
The color!
How beautiful is that color?
Making Instant Pot Fresh Whole Beets in your Pressure Cooker has never been easier.
In just a few minutes, you will have fork tender, beautiful Deep Red Beets.
These Red Beets are the kind that are used in Borscht. They are sweet and earthy.
Look for my Borscht recipe in my new This Old Gal Cookbook, coming out in the Spring of next year.
Cast of Ingredients for Instant Pot Fresh Whole Beets
Choose Beets with the Fresh Leafy Greens still attached.
Sometimes at Farmer’s Markets, people ask to have the Leafy Greens removed and just take home the Beetroots, so if you can snag some Greens, do it!
The Leafy Greens are delicious Sautéed with some oil, onions and garlic.
You can even use them in my Pressure Cooker Zuppa Toscana Italian Soup or my Pressure Cooker Butternut Squash Pasta recipes, instead of the other greens.
What do I need to cook Beets in the Pressure Cooker?
- A bunch or two of Fresh Beets
- Stainless Steel Steamer Basket
- Measuring Cup
- Instant Pot or other brand of Pressure Cooker
Currently, my favorite Pressure Cooker to use for this recipe is the Instant Pot DUO Plus.
This recipe is perfect to cook in the Instant Pot Mini!!
Remove Stems, Wash and Scrub Beets
How do your cook Fresh Whole Beets in a Pressure Cooker?
Remove the Leafy Greens and stems from the Beetroot.
Cut them off about 1/2 inch from the Beetroot, making sure not to puncture the Beetroot.
Don’t peel the Beets!
Wash and scrub the Beetroots and place them into your Steamer Basket.
Add Water and the Beets to Pressure Cooker
Grab your Glass Measuring Cup and pour in a cup and a half of water.
How long do you cook Beets in a Pressure Cooker?
It depends on the size of your Beets.
- For Medium Beets, 7 minutes is perfect.
- If they are larger, add 2 minutes.
- If they are smaller, subtract 2 minutes.
I like my Beets to be barely fork tender, as I like a little firmness, so adjust the timing to your preference.
How long does it take to Steam Beets?
On the stove, it would take about 12 minutes, after the water boils.
Rub Skin off Beets under Cool Water
Cool down the Instant Pot Fresh Whole Beets using cool running water and place them into a Mixing Bowl.
Use your fingers to rub off the skin.
The Beetroot skin will come off very easily.
The stumps at both ends will also rub right off.
If you don’t want red fingers, try using some Food Handling Gloves. Please note that I am against disposables, but wanted to offer an option for those queasy about handling food and/or manicured fingernails.
Cover Beets with Water to Store
How do I store Beets?
Beets can be kept whole or cut.
Make sure to cover them with water.
Beets will stain many containers.
I use either my Extreme Freeze Reditainers or Lock N Lock, as they are both BPA free and won’t stain.
Pressure Cooker Instant Pot Fresh Whole Beets
Freshly Steamed Beets are gorgeous!!!!
This is a super simple recipe and will taste a whole lot better than what comes out of the cans.
The Instant Pot Fresh Whole Beets will keep nicely in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Roasted Beets are delicious too and if you would like to roast them in the Air Fryer, just pop them in for a bit after you have steamed them in the Pressure Cooker.
Or, you can peel raw Beets and roast.
Kitchen Equipment and Essentials
- Instant Pot DUO Plus 60
- J.A. Henckels Classic 7-inch Hollow Edge Santoku Knife
- Culina Stackable (Dry) Stainless Steel Measuring Cups
- Sonder LA End Grain Teak Cutting Board, Juice Grooves & Compartments
- Salbree Steamer Basket
- Small 1.5 Quart “Pot in Pot” Mixing Bowl
- Lock N Lock Storage Container
- Reditainer Extreme Freezer Containers
- Freezer Labels
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Here is the handy printable recipe:
Instant Pot Fresh Whole Beets
Instant Pot Fresh Whole Beets
Print Pin RateIngredients
- 2 bunches Fresh Beets
- 12 ounces (355 ml) Water
- 1 Steamer Basket
Instructions
- Remove Stem with Leaves at about 1/4 inch from base of Beet. Wash and Scrub Beets. Do not peel.
- Place Beets into Steamer Basket
- Add Water to Instant Pot cooking pot and place Basket into cooking pot.
- Lock on Lid and close Pressure Valve. Cook at High Pressure for 7 minutes. When Beep sounds, wait 10 minutes and then release pressure.
- Remove Basket from Pressure Cooker and run under cool water. Using your fingers, rub the skin off the Beets.
- Cut into quarters and store Beets in an air tight container, covered with Fresh Water.
Notes
Cook Time for Beets
- Small Beets - 5 minutes
- Medium Beets (as pictured) - 7 minutes
- Large Beets - 10 minutes
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Pressure Cooker Instant Pot Fresh Whole Beets
Instead pot beet are my favourite they are sweet yum.
Just the best! I think I am pretty much addicted to red beets now thanks to this great recipe!
Thanks, Candy. Jill
This method of cooking the beets is A-mazing!! I’ve alwsys loved beets, but never will I eat a “canned” beet again! Thank you Jill for this recipe and the many others that you share.
Thanks, Brenda. You are so sweet. Thank YOU for your support. Jill
What if you don’t have a steamer basket por the Instapot?
Can you use the trivet that comes with the IP if you don’t have a steamer basket?
I have found that using orange juice instead of water, gives makes my beets sweeter, and more flavorful.
Can I cook these then can in a water
bath?
That’s my plan! Steam them, then, pickle them in a water bath canner. I usually cook them overnight in a slow cooker, but, my feet are to the fire to get a 4×8′ raised bed of beets pickled and canned.
Do they need to go in a steamer basket or is the rack that comes with the Instant Pot ok to use?
Thanks
Is there a way to make pickled beets? I won’t eat regular beets, but love the pickled.
I peeled the beets. What is going to happen?
Did you remove the handles from the strainer in order to fit it in the pressure cooker? I bought this and it doesn’t fit.
Hi Desiree. Yes, the handles were removed. Just wiggle them off with a pliers. Jill
Wondering why you need to put them in water to keep in fridge. I have kept ones cooked in the slow cooker just in a plastic container or bag with no problem