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Easy Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes

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Easy Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes are easy, cheesy and delicious! I absolutely love how much time is saved by making these cheesy potatoes in my Instant Pot!

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My husband is the KING of Au Gratin potatoes at our house. He’s an amazing cook and I rarely dislike anything he makes, but when he makes cheesy, delicious Au Gratin Potatoes… I’m full-on drooling!

However, Au Gratin potatoes take a long time to cook. He usually bakes them for at least an hour and by the time you add in peeling, slicing and all that jazz, they’re not a fast dish.

Until now.

Recently, on a night when I was cooking instead of Richy, I decided to try my hand at Au Gratin potatoes. But since I was short on time, I figured out a way to do them in the Instant Pot.

This cut my cook time down dramatically and while they weren’t as amazing as my husband’s homemade, from-scratch, full-on version… these were really delicious!

Easy Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes on a white plate with fork.

Is your mouth watering yet? Mine is. So let’s make them!

Easy Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes

Easy Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced evenly (about 1/4 inch slices)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon white or black pepper (or both… we love both!)
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk (we use whole)
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

First, mix together the water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and add to the pressure cooker pot. Then add the peeled, sliced potatoes.

Sliced potatoes in pot for Easy Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes

For slicing the potatoes, I cannot recommend highly enough getting a mandoline. I bought my hubby one a few years ago and it’s one of his most favorite kitchen tools!

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You get perfect slices, every time and SUPER fast! We use it several times a week for potatoes, onions, tomatoes, carrots, cheese, and more! Check out the one we have here.

Anywho… after you add the potatoes, salt and water – set your Instant Pot to manual and cook for 1 minute.

Easy Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes cheesy sauce

While the potatoes are cooking, you’ll make the cheese sauce on your cooktop. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, remaining salt and pepper. Cook for a minute, then add the milk and bring to a boil.

Mix in two cups of the cheese and remove from heat; stir until completely melted and combined.

Easy Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes in baking dish

After the potatoes are done, quick-release the pressure, then prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray. Layer the potatoes with the cheese sauce in the dish.

Easy Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes topped with cheese before broiling

Top with remaining cheese and place under a broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown!

Easy Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes with browned cheese on top

Let it cool for just a few minutes and then enjoy these cheesy, delicious Easy Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes!!

Easy Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes recipe

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Easy Instant Pot Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes

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  • Author: Rose Atwater
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Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes are easy, cheesy and delicious! I absolutely love how much time is saved by making these cheesy potatoes in my Instant Pot!

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced evenly (about ¼ inch slices)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon white or black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions

  1. Mix together water and ½ teaspoon salt.
  2. To the electric pressure cooker, add the salt water and then sliced potatoes. Program the electric pressure cooker to cook on “manual” or “pressure cook” for 1 minute.
  3. Meanwhile, prepare the cheese sauce by melting the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, remaining salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute. Add milk all at once and continue stirring until the mixture comes to a boil. Mix in 2 cups of cheese and remove from heat. The sauce will continue to thicken as it rests.
  4. Preheat the oven broiler. Prepare a 9×9 square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  5. When the electric pressure cooker cycle is complete, perform a quick pressure release. Carefully remove potatoes and layer with cheese sauce in baking dish.
  6. Cover the casserole with remaining cheese, if desired. Place under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

20+ Instant Pot Chicken Recipes

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Since getting my Instant Pot more than a year ago, I’ve become completely addicted to using it multiple times a week.  With our big family on a budget, chicken is a staple so I’m so excited to share these 20+ Instant Pot Chicken Recipes.

Before I list all the amazing recipes I found on Pinterest, I feel like it would be silly to not mention the most popular recipe here on Pressure Cooker Meals : Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo.

Since pasta and Italian foods are my absolute favorite, it’s only right that everybody else loves that recipe best too, right?

But in addition to pasta, the chicken recipes below cover so many different types of food. There are Mexican foods, Asian foods, American foods, soups, BBQ and more!

20+ Instant Pot Chicken Recipes

  1. Instant Pot Chicken Tacos – Flour On My Face
  2. Chicken Burrito Lasagna Instant Pot – My Life Cookbook
  3. Instant Pot Peri Peri Chicken – It Is A Keeper
  4. Instant Pot Black Bean Chicken Bowl – Crystal & Co.
  5. Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken – 5 Minutes For Mom
  6. Instant Pot Chicken Chili Mac – Sabrina’s Organizing
  7. Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken – Family Fresh Meals
  8. Instant Pot Cajun Chicken and Sausage – This Mama Loves
  9. Instant Pot Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Parmesan – Wondermom Wannabe
  10. Healthier Instant Pot Cracked Out Chicken – My Crazy Good Life
  11. Carrabbas Instant Pot Chicken – Momdot
  12. Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli – The Cents’ Able Shoppin
  13. Instant Pot Korena Chicken Meatballs – The Bewitchin Kitchen
  14. Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breast – Simplistically Living
  15. Chicken Taco Soup Instant Pot – You Brew My Tea
  16. Instant Pot Cheesy Ranch Chicken – Passion For Savings
  17. Instant Pot Kung Pao Chicken – Slap Dash Mom
  18. Instant Pot General Tso Chicken – Adventures of a Nurse
  19. Instant Pot Crispy Chicken Carnitas – Little Spice Jar
  20. Honey BBQ Boneless Chicken – The Kitchen Whisperer
  21. Spicy Honey Instant Pot Chicken – The Typical Mom

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Instant Pot Goulash

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This classic Instant Pot Goulash is one of those one-pot meals that I will be making again and again! It’s hearty, easy, filling and delicious!!  When trying to describe it – it falls somewhere along the lines of a little bit like chili and a little bit like spaghetti or maybe like a chili-mac?  No matter what you call it, it’s just so, so good.

I’m gonna fess-up and tell you – I’ve never had goulash before. But when I saw a version of this on Pinterest, it called out to me. I love one-pot meals and casseroles. We’re big fans of anything that’s easy, fast, filling and good.  And the “good” part is most important! So we made it…

Instant Pot Goulash

Also, my kids are not super picky eaters but they don’t mind calling out a bad dish when I make one either.  This Instant Pot Goulash, they decided, is not a bad dish!  As the weather starts to cool off, I know I’ll be making this again and again!

By the way, in my googling and researching to write this post, it came to my attention that this dish is also called Johnny Marzetti, or American Chop Suey.  I’ve never heard of either in my 43 years, but that’s okay. I like to learn something new every day!

Oh – there’s also Hungarian Goulash.  That’s not what this is… this is American Goulash I guess?  Made even more American because it’s made in the Instant Pot.

Alrighty, so what’s in this Instant Pot Goulash (for those of you unfamiliar, like me)?  It’s got ground beef, noodles, tomato products, spices, and cheese. I mean – these are staple ingredients in most of our kitchens, right?

I was so happy and surprised to see that I already had everything I needed the first time I decided to make this!  Also – it only takes 1 minute of cook time once you have it all in the Instant Pot. You cannot beat that!

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Instant Pot Goulash

  • Author: Rose Atwater
  • Total Time: 16 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
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This classic Instant Pot Goulash is one of those one-pot meals that I will be making again and again! It’s hearty, easy, filling and delicious!!

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 medium sweet onion, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
  • 3 cups of water
  • 1 teaspoon Better than Bouillon, Beef Flavored*
  • (2) 15-ounce cans tomato sauce
  • (2) 15-ounce cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Set the Instant Pot to sauté. When hot, add the olive oil, onion, and garlic and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the veggies are tender. Then add the ground beef and brown it. When it’s cooked, drain off the excess water/oil.
  2. Add the water, Better than Bouillon, tomato sauce, canned tomatoes, bay leaves, soy sauce, and the remaining seasonings. Stir well. Then stir in the elbow pasta.
  3. Put on the lid, set to sealing position, and cook on high pressure for 1 minute.
  4. Quick release the pressure when the time is up.
  5. Carefully remove the lid, remove the bay leaves, and stir. Do not leave on the “Keep Warm” setting or the pasta will get mushy.
  6. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and enjoy!

Notes

* You could skip this ingredient if you like, or substitute 1 cup of beef broth for one of the cups of water.

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 1
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Pressure Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Goulash, Soup, Stew, Beef, Pasta, American Goulash, American

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10 Must Have Pressure Cooker And Instant Pot Accessories

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Obviously I love my Instant Pot… I have a whole blog about it! ?  So today I’m sharing a list of 10 Must-Have Pressure Cooker and Instant Pot Accessories!

And while I’m cutting it close, you still have time to order some of these from Amazon if you have Prime!  Sign up for a free trial of Prime here if you’d like to try it.

10 Must-Have pressure cooker and Instant Pot accessories

 

Owning a pressure cooker or instant pot is an excellent investment and quickly becoming a popular kitchen appliance for busy families.

Pressure cookers help you feed your family nutritious meals in an efficient and healthy manner. These appliances are perfect for meal planning since you can quickly make delicious dishes that can easily be saved or frozen for later.

While pressure cookers are amazing appliances, there are accessories that will help you get even more efficiency out of this appliance. Here are the top 10 Amazon products and accessories that make the perfect gift for yourself or someone that owns a programmable pressure cooker.

10 Must Have Pressure Cooker And Instant Pot Accessories

But before you have accessories… you need an actual pressure cooker, right?

Be prepared to get wowed with this Instant Pot Ultra 6 Qt 10-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker. Every kitchen needs one of these kitchen gadgets to whip up yogurt, meals and everything you can dream of in a matter of minutes.

With an altitude adjustment, cooking indicator and steam release reset button, you’ll fully enjoy cooking meals again when you add this pressure cooker to your kitchen. This is also a must-have if you are planning to stock your freezer with delicious meals. It’s the perfect appliance for meal planners.

The Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook

If you’re going to start using a pressure cooker to cook those meals for your household, then you most certainly need this Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook. Enjoy a list of 100+ easy, wholesome meals to serve your family. The recipes are easy to read and the instructions include the appropriate settings to use for perfectly cooked and delicious meals. This cookbook is all you or your gift recipient needs to get started using a programmable pressure cooker.

Instant Pot Silicone Sealing Rings

When it comes to getting new kitchen gadgets, such as the Instant Pot, you’ll want to make sure that you have replacement parts on hand. These Instant Pot Silicone Sealing Rings will make life a lot easier when the seal breaks and you need to replace this part.

Besides, they start to absorb odors and flavors after awhile so even if they’re still working properly, they might be icky and need replacing!  These sealing rings make a great gift for the person who uses their pressure cooker daily. This set is made for the Instant Pot models IP-DUO60, IP-DUO50, Smart-60, IP-LUX60, IP-LUX50, IP-CSG60, and IP-CSG50 electric pressure cookers.

Stackable Steamer Insert Pans for Instant Pot

Enjoy pressure cooking at a whole new level when you purchase this Stackable Steamer Insert Pan Set for Instant Pot. This set is perfect for steaming two things at once. This is a must have for meal planning.

Get more done in less time with this efficient steamer set. With a heat resistant silicone handle, you’ll have less chance of getting burnt when you get your steamed food out of your instant pot. This steamer set is compatible with most instant pot models including 5, 6 and 8 Quart Instant Pot. It also fits other wide range of pressure cookers. You’re gift recipient will love this set!

Instant Pot Stainless Steel Inner Cooking Pot

This Instant Pot Stainless Steel Inner Cooking Pot is a necessary item to have on hand if you use your appliance daily or do a lot of advance meal planning. When you’ve finished making one dish, you can easily remove that liner full of food and pop another liner in and continue your cooking.

No need to wait and remove the food, wash the liner and then replace. This inner cooking pot is dishwasher safe for ease of cleaning after use and is created to ensure all food is evenly heated in your Instant Pot. Makes a thoughtful gift!  I actually have two Instant Pots (I won one of them!), but if I didn’t, having an extra pot would be required for the amount of cooking we do in our Instant Pots.

Flower Cake Bundt Pan For Use With Pressure Cooker

If you or your gift recipient enjoys baking cakes in the Instant Pot, they will appreciate this Flower Cake Bundt Pan. It fits 3Qt and up sized pressure cookers.

Made of high-quality cast aluminum and includes 5 bonus recipe downloads with every purchase. This adorable cake pan is perfect for smaller cakes. Make several and freeze one for later use!

Silicone Egg Bites Molds with Lids and One Stainless Steel Stackable Egg Steamer Rack

Every pressure cooker or Instant Pot owner needs to have these Silicone Egg Bite Molds with Lids and One Stainless Steel Stackable Egg Steamer Rack. You can easily hard boil eggs with ease or even use this as a muffin tin to make delicious treats in your instant pot or pressure cooker.

These molds are made of high-quality silicone to last and are non-stick to easily get out of your instant pot or pressure cooker. In addition, these are dishwasher safe, so you can easily clean these silicone molds when done with them. This set makes an excellent gift.

Set of Two Gripper Clips for Lifting Instant Pot Inner Liner

No more worrying about burnt fingers or hands when cooking things in your pressure cooker or Instant Pot. These handy gripper clips are a life saver for those steaming hot dishes that you need to get out of the pot in a safe manner.

These sturdy clips are useful not only for the Instant Pot, but for any appliance like your microwave or oven where you need to pull out hot dishes. A truly thoughtful gift.

Steamer Rack Trivet with Handles

This handy gadget, the Steamer Rack Trivet with Handles, makes it easier to use your silicone egg molds or the Bundt cake pan in your Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Don’t risk getting burned by trying to reach down inside of the pot to lift something out.

The handles on this steamer rack trivet allow you to easily and safely pull up anything you have that may be smaller in size inside of your kitchen gadget. This is a must-have for a pressure cooker owner.  I know most pressure cookers come with this accessory but having an extra is always a great idea!

Non-stick Springform Pan Cheesecake Pan

Who doesn’t love a good cheesecake? This Non-Stick Springform Pan or Cheesecake Pan allows you to easily whip your favorite cheesecake recipe without any issues. I highly recommend all pressure cooker or Instant Pot owners have this accessory on hand, it truly comes in handy when you’re entertaining guests and want to serve a delicious dessert option.

Meal planning tip: Make two and freeze one so you’ll always have one ready to go should you need to pull it out for guests.

Having a pressure cooker or Instant Pot in the home surely comes in handy for quick cooking and baking of your favorite foods. These accessories are not only time savers but some are safety accessories that any pressure cooker owner would love to have. Any of these products would make an excellent and thoughtful gift for the Instant Pot owner or wannabe on your list..

Genuine Instant Pot Tempered Glass Lid

If you use your Instant Pot as a slow cooker or you use the saute function to brown meat or saute veggies, you’ll want to have a glass lid so you can see what’s going on inside!  It’s also perfect for keeping your leftovers right in the pot… just pop on the glass lid and store in the fridge.  I love having glass lids for my Instant Pots and use them all the time!

Where to get it: Click here for the 6-quart glass lid or click here for the 8-quart glass lid.

How many of these do you have? What other Instant Pot Accessories do you have and love?  I’d love for you to leave me a comment!

 

Mothers Day Gift Guide 10 Must Have Pressure Cooker and Instant Pot Accessories

 

The Ultimate Mother's Day Gift Guide for Pressure Cooker and Instant Pot Accessories

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Easy Instant Pot Spaghetti & Meatballs

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These Easy Instant Pot Spaghetti & Meatballs are one of those shortcut recipes that maybe even shouldn’t be called a “recipe”.

It’s a matter of taking pantry/freezer ingredients and combining them to have a meal ready in under 30 minutes!  Oh – and it’s a winner with the whole family!

Easy Instant Pot Spaghetti & Meatballs on white plate with text

Just to clarify before we get too far into things… I did not cook the spaghetti noodles in the Instant Pot. I have two Instant Pots so I could have, but I figured the average family doesn’t, so I tried to keep it real for the average family.

And yes, there are recipes where the pasta is cooked in the sauce in the Instant Pot. But I haven’t tried that for this particular recipe, so I’m sharing what I did.

Frozen meatballs. Jarred spaghetti sauce. And noodles cooked the traditional way (in a pot of boiling water).  We’re pretty loyal to Barilla for our pasta sauce (when I don’t make it homemade) and noodles.

This is one of the recipes that was a g0-to during our kitchen renovation. We had no stove, no oven, no dishwasher, no sink… bleh. It was challenging. But I had a table set up with an electric countertop burner and my Instant Pot and that’s how we cooked for almost 2 months.  Oh and a microwave… thank goodness.

Anyway, here’s what you’ll need:

Easy Instant Pot Spaghetti & Meatballs recipe ingredients with an instant pot and electric burner on a table

Except probably half of what I used (remember – I have 6 kids ?). So where you see giant bag of meatballs and two boxes of pasta and two jars of sauce… I’m writing the recipe using half that.

Easy Instant Pot Spaghetti & Meatballs

So here’s what you do…

  1. Pour the spaghetti sauce and 1 cup of water into your Instant Pot. Stir.  Pour in the meatballs and stir again until they’re all coated.
  2. Then you’ll lock the lid and set the vent to “Sealed”.
  3. Set to manual pressure for 10 minutes.*
  4. After it beeps, you can quick release and the sauce and meatballs are ready to eat!
  5. While the Instant Pot is doing it’s thing, cook the noodles according to package directions.  I use a big pot, lots of water and a generous palm-ful of salt.
  6. Last, serve the sauce and meatballs over noodles and enjoy!!

Note… we always add some fresh shaved parmesan… oh-so-good!

Easy Instant Pot Spaghetti & Meatballs with shaved parmesan on a white plate with a fork

Do you love pasta in your Instant Pot? Check out these other pasta recipes I’ve shared:

You can click below to print the Easy Instant Pot Spaghetti & Meatballs recipe/instructions if you like:

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Easy Instant Pot Spaghetti & Meatballs

  • Author: Rose Atwater
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
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These Easy Instant Pot Spaghetti & Meatballs are one of those shortcut recipes that maybe even shouldn’t be called a “recipe”.  With a handful of pantry/freezer ingredients, you can have a meal ready in under 30 minutes!  

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Pour the spaghetti sauce and 1 cup of water into your Instant Pot. Stir.  Pour in the meatballs and stir again until they’re all coated.
  2. Lock the lid and set the vent to “Sealed”.
  3. Set to manual pressure for 10 minutes.*
  4. After it beeps, you can quick release and the sauce and meatballs are ready to eat!
  5. While the Instant Pot is doing it’s thing, cook the noodles according to package directions.  I use a big pot, lots of water and a generous palm-ful of salt.
  6. Serve the sauce and meatballs over noodles and enjoy!!
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: pressure cooker
  • Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: instant pot, pressure cooker, spaghetti, sauce, meatballs, spaghetti & meatballs, pasta

 

Instant Pot Mango Pineapple Chicken

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When I bought Pressure Cooker Meals (this website), my goal was to work through all of the recipes and rewrite them in my voice.  Since this Instant Pot Mango Pineapple Chicken was the second most popular recipe on the blog, it was high on my list of recipes to rewrite.

Having never had Instant Pot Mango Pineapple Chicken, I knew I had to make it to write about it ?

Instant Pot Mango Pineapple Chicken over Rice on white plate

I’m happy to report that my family loved this dish!  All of my kids (and the hubby) love pineapple and most of the kids love mango, so I knew there was a good chance they’d like this.

It’s sweet and tangy and mild enough for everyone to enjoy (although personally, I wouldn’t mind if it had a little more kick).

Here’s what you’ll need to make Instant Pot Mango Pineapple Chicken… [Read more…]

10+ Taco Tuesday Instant Pot Recipes

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Does your family do Taco Tuesdays?  We do!

And Taco Wednesday and Taco Friday and pretty much Tacos-Any-Day-of-the-Week.  Haha!  But nevermind that. I have a fun round-up for you today of 10+ Taco Tuesday Instant Pot Recipes!

We love Mexican food.  We have Tacos or Enchiladas or Taco Soup or Burritos at least once a week. Sometimes more often.

This is totally unrelated, but last summer my daughter Sarah and I went to Mexico to build a house with a missions team. And for the first time in my life, I had legit, real Mexican food.

Good grief it was good!   This one one of our meals:

That night we had Steak Carnitas, fresh Pico de Gallo, the best rice and beans I’ve ever had… and grilled cactus. Well, I didn’t love the grilled cactus, but you know – you can’t win them all!

Eating that authentic food made me want to try harder when cooking Mexican food.  Which is why I’m excited to try some new-to-me recipes below and see if any of them come close to the real deal.

So… back to Taco Tuesday.  With a big family I’m always looking for the easy meal that comes together quickly. And almost all Mexican food fits the bill.  Plus, it’s a meal that gets my kids to eat fresh veggies (hello lettuce, tomato and fresh salsa). That’s always a win!

So today I’m super excited to share a whole list of “Taco Tuesday” recipes with you that you can make in your Instant Pot.

There are all kinds of different meats, and all of them are easy to make in your pressure cooker!  This list includes a tacos, of course, But also a couple of soup recipes, carnitas, a pasta recipe and more!

I know there will be several of these taco recipes that will be perfect for you and your family to try!

10+ Taco Tuesday Instant Pot Recipes

Do you have other Instant Pot Taco Recipes that you love?  

 

Instant Pot Taco Soup

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This Instant Pot Taco Soup is loaded with your favorite Mexican flavors, lots of texture and it’s very filling! It’s the perfect solution when you need an easy, delicious weeknight meal!  

This is the exact same recipe that I use to make traditional Taco Soup – except I’m doing it in my Instant Pot, so it’s Instant Pot Taco Soup.  I’m brilliant, right?

If you’re interested, I have the traditional recipe over at Rose Bakes here.

And if you like to give creative gifts,  this makes an excellent inexpensive gift (a meal under $10). See how I make Taco Soup into a gift here on my personal blog.

All that aside, keep scrolling to find the current recipe : Instant Pot Taco Soup!

Anyway, with canned beans and frozen corn, this soup is incredibly easy to make and oh-so-delicious!

Instant Pot Taco Soup

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 can of whole kernal corn (you can also use 1 cup of frozen corn or 1 cup of fresh corn, cut off the cob)
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes (or 1 cup of fresh or frozen diced tomatoes + 1 small can of diced green chiles)
  • 1 can kidney (red) beans (or 1 cup)
  • 1 can great northern (white) beans (or 1 cup)
  • 1 can black beans (or 1 cup)
  • 1 pkg. dry taco seasoning mix
  • 1 pack dry ranch dressing mix
  • Add 2 cups water

Instructions…

Start by turning your pressure cooker on saute. When it’s hot, add the ground beef and chopped onion.  Cook until the beef is browned and the onions are soft.  Drain.

Then add the ground beef and onions back to the pot, along with the corn, Rotel, beans, taco seasoning mix, ranch dressing mix and water.

Place the lid on your Instant Pot and set it to “Sealed.”

Press the “Soup” button, or use the “Manual” button and set the timer to 20 minutes.

Once it beeps, do a “Quick Release” and your soup is ready to eat!

Serve with corn chips or tortilla chips, corn bread, shredded cheese, sour cream, and whatever else makes you happy!

Our family is split.. we all eat our Instant Pot Taco Soup with tortilla chips, but half do sour cream and the other half only does shredded cheddar!

And that’s it!  It’s so, so easy!

Substitutions.

In the list of ingredients, I listed a few substitutions but I wanted to really highlight those here.

You can use canned beans or you can prep beans ahead of time and use them from your freezer.  You can also substitute whatever beans you have on hand or prefer.  Use all the same kind of mixture like the recipe lists. I have used pinto beans, red beans, white beans, navy beans, and/or black beans depending on what I had on hand.

I also often cook big pots of beans in my Instant Pot, let them cool, then dip them into freezer bags to have on hand for chili or taco soup. Frozen in 1 cup portions, they’re ready to go when needed.

See how to cook Pinto Beans in your pressure cooker here.

I do something similiar with ground beef.  I’ll buy 3-4 pounds, cook it all at once, then portion it out and freeze it.  When I do that, I can skip the first few steps of this recipe and just add the pre-cooked ground beef along with uncooked diced onion to the pot with all the other ingredients.  Then I have supper ready in no time!

Alrighty – that’s all I’ve got for ya!  If you have questions, leave me a comment!

Do you make Meal Plans or Menus? Check THIS out!!

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So today’s post is not necessarily related to your pressure cooker, but if you are an Instant Pot user, then there’s a good chance you’ll love what I’m about to share!  I figure it you’re using an Instant Pot to cook meals quickly, then you might also be a meal planner (or wish you were!).

Do you dread the always pending question, “What are we going to have for supper tonight?”  Me. Too.  That’s why I’m SUPER excited to share Meal Plans for Your Family to Save you Time & Money.

If you struggle with the same old recipes week after week or maybe you just need to eat at home (and spend less money eating out), then I promise – Eat at Home Meal Plans are going to be a game-changer for you!!

I can’t remember when I got on board with menu (or meal) planning, but it was at least 8 years ago. And over the last 8 years, I’ve come to realize how valuable it is to plan a menu for my family.

And when I discovered Eat at Home Meal Plans last year, I got even more excited.  You see, Tiffany has done all the work and you get to reap all the benefits. [Read more…]

Instant Pot Beef & Veggies Over Rice (Homemade Chinese Food)

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This Instant Pot Beef & Veggies over Rice (Homemade Chinese Food) is an Asian-inspired dish that has everything you need for a filling dinner: beef, rice, vegetables and a delicious sauce!  It’s all the good stuff you love about Chinese food made easily at home in your Instant Pot!

For years now we’ve lived back in my tiny hometown where Chinese take-out is not an option. But we seriously love our Chinese food, so I had to find a way for us to enjoy it more often at home.  Years ago I came up with this recipe that I make in my Crock Pot.

It’s perfect and delicious and always a hit with every member of my family.  But recently I decided I wanted to make a faster version – in my Instant Pot!  So with minimal changes, I’m finally ready to share this Instant Pot Beef & Veggies over Rice (Homemade Chinese Food).

The best part of making Chinese food at home is knowing exactly what you’re eating and being able to customize it for your family.  For instance, we love water chestnuts so I always add a can of sliced water chestnuts to our frozen veggies mix.  Sometimes we also buy cans of baby corn – a favorite for my youngest son.

I also avoid buying the mixes that are heavy on the peppers and mushrooms because they’re not a family favorite.

The cool thing is – this is a dish that all of my kids will eat (including tons of vegetables) without any complaints!  That’s HUGE for my big family 🙂

Instant Pot Beef & Veggies Over Rice

You could also do this recipe with just broccoli and it would be very similar to another popular Chinese dish, Beef & Broccoli.

Are new to the Instant Pot craze?  Check out my “How to” posts here.  Also, be sure you sign up for FREE Instant Pot School here.

Okay, are you ready to make this delicious dish?  The printable recipe is below…

Have questions? Leave me a comment!

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Instant Pot Beef & Veggies Over Rice (Homemade Chinese Food)

  • Author: Rose Atwater
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 1x
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Description

This Instant Pot Beef & Veggies over Rice (Homemade Chinese Food) is an Asian-inspired dish that has everything you need for a filling dinner : beef, rice, vegetables and a delicious sauce!  It’s all the good stuff you love about Chinese food made easily at home in your Instant Pot!

Ingredients

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  • 3 lb. boneless beef chuck roast, sliced into thin strips*
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • ¾ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp. water
  • 5 cups Frozen Oriental Vegetable Mix (or you can mix up your own – we like broccoli, carrots, baby corn, water chestnuts and snow peas)
  • Sesame Seeds (optional)
  • Cooked White Rice (I cook 4 cups for our big family)

Instructions

Mix up the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil and garlic in a bowl and then pour over the sliced beef.  Allow it to marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Turn you Instant Pot on “Saute and add the olive oil.  When it reads “Hot”, it’s ready.  In batches (3 or 4), saute the beef and lightly brown on each side (about 1 minute per side).  Set the meat aside until it’s all cooked, then add it back to the pot.

Pour the marinade over the top.  Place the lid on top and set it to “Seal”

Press “Manual” then set the time to 7 minutes.

Once it’s done, quick release the pressure and carefully remove the lid.

In a small bowl, whisk together the corn starch and water.  Turn the Instant Pot back to “Saute” and when the sauce begins to boil, add the cornstarch mixture and stir.  The liquid will thicken in 1-2 minutes.

Add the vegetables into the pot and stir to coat.  Then place the lid back on, and cook on “Saute” for another 5-6 minutes.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds (if desired) and serve over rice.

Notes

*I have also used round steak with great results

  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Pressure Cooker
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Keywords: beef, oriental, chinese, broccoli, rice, instant pot, pressure cooker, easy, steak, roast, veggies

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Sign up for this FREE Instant Pot School!  Not only will you learn how to start using your Instant Pot, you’ll also get:

  • An Instant Pot Meal Plan
  • Four video lessons with PDF downloads
  • Four easy assignments to get you cooking

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Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo

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Dry pasta in a pot?  Sounds crazy, right?  Let me assure you that this Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo is sooooo easy and it cooks the pasta a perfect al dente!  It was a winner for my kiddos, because they ate it all up.  Can we say WINNING!?

Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo in a white bowl with a slice of garlic bread and pinterest overlay text

 Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo

This recipe really is oh-so easy and delicious.  I also love that I don’t have to mess up a ton of dishes to make a filling meal for my family.  We add some toasted garlic bread and maybe a salad and call it a meal!

Here are the easy-peasy ingredients:

  • 1.5 – 2 pounds of chicken breast, chopped
  • 1 (22 oz) jar of alfredo sauce
  • 1 pound pasta, broken
  • 2 Tbsp oil
  • 2 Tbsp minced garlic
  • dash of pepper
  • 2 cups water
  • parmesan for garnish (optional)

A few pointers… to make the chicken cook faster, cut it into bite-size (or a little larger) chunks.

Bowl of Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo with Parmesan and Garlic Bread

To cook it, add a little oil to your Instant Pot and turn it on “Saute.”  Let the oil get hot, then add in the chicken. Cook all the way through (stirring as needed).

This gives the chicken some extra color and flavor when it is a little seared on all sides.

When it’s done, add all of the other ingredients to the pot and stir. Make sure the pasta is broken into smaller pieces and completely covered in liquid (as best you can). Stir to separate the pasta so it doesn’t cook in one large clump.

Check out my other one pot dishes here!

White Bowl of Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo with Garlic Bread on yellow cloth

Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes – then quick release.  Serve with shredded parmesan and man, oh, man – it’s delish!!

It doesn’t get any simpler than this.

Pressure Cooker Must Haves…

White bowl with Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo and Garlic Bread on a yellow cloth

Happy Cooking!

Rose

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Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo

★★★★★

4.2 from 22 reviews
  • Author: Josie
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 8 1x
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Description

This creamy Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo is delicious and so simple.  You’ll have a meal ready for your family in no time!

Ingredients

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  • 1 22 oz. jar Alfredo Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. minced garlic (to taste)
  • 1.5 – 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut up
  • 1 16 oz. box dry pasta*
  • Pepper (to taste)
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  1. Add oil to the pot and turn on “Saute”.  When the oil is hot, cook the chicken in the pressure cooker until golden brown on the outside.
  2. Once the chicken is brown, add all other ingredients to the pot.
  3. Turn on high pressure for 5 minutes and quick release when finished.
  4. Enjoy with shredded parmesan, garlic bread and/or salad!

Notes

*If using spaghetti or alfredo or any other long noodle, break the pasta into smaller pieces.

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Category: Chicken
  • Method: Pressure Cooker
  • Cuisine: American Italian

Keywords: pressure cooker, Instant Pot, chicken, alfredo, pasta, one pot

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Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole with Ham and Egg

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Breakfast is so important for a great day, and this Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole with Ham and Egg is a favorite option in our house.  It comes together easily, cooks while we get ready for the day, and is satisfying for hours.  A hearty breakfast is a must with a house full of kids, and this one makes everybody happy.

Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole with Ham & Egg in a clear bowl with a spoon dipping

Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole with Ham and Egg

My 11 year old son actually made this the day I took pics. He’d been begging to make a special recipe for breakfast, so I encouraged him to try this one.

But I have to tell you, the first time around, we thought the recipe was a bust. After taking a bite, I realized why… he forgot he hashbrowns!  There is way too much seasoning in this casserole to skip a main ingredient!

Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole with Ham and Egg on white plate with fork

However, after pointing out his mistake, he immediately jumped up and made another batch.  The second time, the recipe was a hit!

And I love that all of the ingredients are staples in our home, so this was easy to pull together without going shopping!

To make this Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole, you need a few ingredients and supplies.

Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole with Eggs in clear Pyrex 7 cup bowl

First up, you’ll need a dish that fits inside your Instant Pot. I use a simple 7 cup round Pyrex dish (this one fits perfectly in the Instant Pot).  I’m sure there are other options but I bought a set of 4 of those so I’d always have one ready to go!

Also, you’ll need a trivet for placing the bowl inside your pot.  Some use an aluminum foil sling, but I prefer using the trivet that has handles. Another option would be to use a bowl small enough for you to easily remove it with silicone pot holders.

Plate of Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole with Ham & Egg on plate with bowl next to it and Instant Pot

This Instant Pot breakfast casserole is going to be a favorite option for weekend breakfast.  Serve with a side of fresh fruit and you have a complete breakfast the entire family will enjoy.  It’s even a perfect way to use up leftover ham after the holidays!

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Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole with Ham and Egg

  • Author: Rose Atwater
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
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Description

This Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole with Ham and Egg is delicious and heardy! It’s also super easy to put together in your Instant Pot!

Ingredients

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6 eggs

1 cup chopped ham

2 cups frozen hash browns

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded and divided

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup water

Instructions

Directions for Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole

First, spray your cooking dish with non-stick spray

In a large bowl, whisk eggs, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.

Mix ham, hash browns, and 1/2 cheese into egg mixture until well combined.

Next you’ll pour the mixture into the prepared bowl.

Top with remaining cheese.

Pour water into the bottom of Instant Pot insert and place trivet into the pot.

Place your casserole dish into Instant Pot and set on top of the trivet.

Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set to seal.

Set to manual for 15 minutes.

Allow to NPR (natural pressure release) for 5 minutes.

Remove from Instant Pot carefully (use silicone mitts if needed) and serve.

If you’d like to brown the casserole a little, place it in your oven under broil for about 3 minutes to get a brown topping!

Notes

My family loved this as written, but if I were making it just for me, I’d cut back on the onion powder.

  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Pressure Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: pressure cooker, Instant Pot, eggs, hashbrown, casserole, cheese, eggs, ,ham

 

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Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti is a great easy to eat meal that everyone will love! It is full of flavor, budget friendly and delicious!

Pressure Cooker Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

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Chicken Spaghetti is a favorite family meal.  It’s one of those classic potluck dishes that goes a long way while packing a punch of flavor.  This Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti gets rid of a lot of the added processed foods while giving you all of the flavors you want.  It is ideal for a fast weeknight meal, and will surely be a favorite for your family.

Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti is a great easy to eat meal that everyone will love! It is full of flavor, budget friendly and delicious!

Pressure Cooker Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

While this Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti comes together in minutes, you’ll be able to easily whip up a side salad, dessert, or even some yummy garlic toast to serve on the side.  No matter what you serve with this chicken spaghetti, this is a delicious meal everyone will love!

Ingredients for Chicken Spaghetti:

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 cups chicken stock

2 cups diced tomatoes

1 8 oz can diced green chiles

1 tablespoon cumin

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon black pepper

8 oz cream cheese

2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1 cup pepper jack, shredded

1 8 oz package thin spaghetti

Directions for Chicken Spaghetti:

In Instant Pot, add chicken stock, chicken, tomatoes, green chiles, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper.

Place lid on Instant Pot and set to seal.

Cook on Manual High heat for 15 minutes.

Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti is a great easy to eat meal that everyone will love! It is full of flavor, budget friendly and delicious!

All it to naturally release pressure.

Remove lid and use forks or tongs to shred chicken and mix together.

Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti is a great easy to eat meal that everyone will love! It is full of flavor, budget friendly and delicious!

Break up thin spaghetti into smaller pieces and mix into the pot with chicken and cheese mixture.

Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti is a great easy to eat meal that everyone will love! It is full of flavor, budget friendly and delicious!

Mix in cheeses and stir until well combined.

Turn to saute feature, and allow to cook for additional 10 minutes stirring occasionally. May add some additional chicken stock if sauce is too thick for your preferences.

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Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti

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4.2 from 5 reviews
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 8 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes
  • 1 8 oz can diced green chiles
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup pepper jack, shredded
  • 1 8 oz package thin spaghetti

Instructions

  1. In Instant Pot, add chicken stock, chicken, tomatoes, green chiles, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper.
  2. Place lid on Instant Pot and set to seal.
  3. Cook on Manual High heat for 15 minutes.
  4. All it to naturally release pressure.
  5. Remove lid and use forks or tongs to shred chicken and mix together.
  6. Mix in cheeses and stir until well combined.
  7. Break up thin spaghetti into smaller pieces and mix into the pot with chicken and cheese mixture.
  8. Turn to saute feature, and allow to cook for additional 10 minutes stirring occasionally. May add some additional chicken stock if sauce is too thick for your preferences.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: Pressure Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: chicken, spaghetti, chicken spaghetti, pressure cooker, instant pot, pressure cooker, pasta

Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti is a great easy to eat meal that everyone will love! It is full of flavor, budget friendly and delicious!

This chicken spaghetti recipe is going to be a hit for your family.  Not only is it full of flavor, it is a delicious recipe that comes together in under half an hour.  That is ideal for those super busy nights when you just don’t feel like spending hours over the stove.

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Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti is a great easy to eat meal that everyone will love! It is full of flavor, budget friendly and delicious!

Pressure Cooker Roast Beef & Vegetables is a great easy to make Instant Pot Roast Recipe that everyone will love! Ready in under an hour it's a family fave!

Pressure Cooker Roast Beef & Vegetables

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Another great recipe for your Instant Pot is this classic comfort food, Pressure Cooker Roast Beef & Vegetables.  There is nothing more satisfying than the classic Sunday dinner meal of a pot roast.  The problem for a modern day mother is that waiting 4-6 hours for that roast beef to finish cooking in the oven or slow cooker just doesn’t work for our busy schedules.  The solution?  Making this delicious pressure cooker roast instead!

Use this recipe as a great guide for your favorite cuts of beef or for a pork shoulder.  This Pressure Cooker Roast Beef & Vegetables Recipe is sure to become one of your go-to meals that satisfy the whole family.

Pressure Cooker Roast Beef & Vegetables

I made this pressure cooker roast in my Instant Pot in just an hour.  It was chock full of flavor, tender, moist, and so easy.  I especially love the fact that I could make this as a last minute dinner.  No need to wait all day to enjoy one of the best comfort food recipes. I prefer using a chuck roast, but this would work with any larger cut of meat.  You may also use a similar method with a pork loin.

Ingredients for Pressure Cooker Roast In Instant Pot: 

3-4 pound chuck roast

1 onion, diced

1 small bag baby carrots

2 pounds red potatoes

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 cup Worcestershire Sauce

1/2 cup Red Wine

1 cup beef broth

Directions For Pressure Cooker Roast in Instant Pot: 

Peel and rough dice the onion.  Rinse carrots and potatoes well and set aside.  In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika.

Set your Instant Pot to “Saute,” and pour olive oil into the pot.  Sprinkle seasoning over both sides of roast, and place it into your Instant Pot.  Sear on all sides.  This usually takes 1-2 minutes per side.  Press “Cancel” to turn off the “Saute” feature.

Pour red wine and Worcestershire sauce over the roast.  Layer the onion, potato, and baby carrots on top of and around the roast and cover with 1 cup beef broth.

Pressure Cooker Roast Beef & Vegetables is a great easy to make Instant Pot Roast Recipe that everyone will love! Ready in under an hour it's a family fave!

Place the lid onto the Instant Pot and set to seal.  Choose the “Meat” option and set to 45 minutes.  When the timer is done, allow to natural release pressure.  Remove the lid, and serve.

You may reserve the liquid and make a gravy by simply turning the “Saute” feature back on and adding 1 tablespoon cornstarch to the mix and whisking well until thickened.  Adjust salt and pepper to taste as needed.

Pressure Cooker Roast Beef & Vegetables is a great easy to make Instant Pot Roast Recipe that everyone will love! Ready in under an hour it's a family fave!

As you can see, this is a much easier method of preparing your favorite chuck roast.  Instead of having roast just as a weekend meal, you can make this any weeknight in an hour or less.  Plus, if you have a house full of men and boys like I do, this is one of those meals that they will love.  A great meat and potatoes meal straight from your Instant Pot.

Happy Cooking!

Josie

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Pressure Cooker Roast Beef & Vegetables

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4 from 1 reviews
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pound chuck roast
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 small bag baby carrots
  • 2 pounds red potatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Red Wine
  • 1 cup beef broth

Instructions

  1. Peel and rough dice the onion.
  2. Rinse carrots and potatoes well and set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika.
  4. Set Instant Pot to Saute, and pour olive oil into the pot. Sprinkle seasoning over both sides of roast, and place into Instant Pot.
  5. Sear on all sides. This usually takes 1-2 minutes per side. Press cancel to turn of the Saute feature.
  6. Pour red wine and Worcestershire sauce over the roast.
  7. Layer the onion, potato, and baby carrots on top of the roast and cover with 1 cup beef broth.
  8. Place the lid onto the Instant Pot and set to seal.
  9. Choose the Meat option and set to 45 minutes.
  10. When the timer is done, allow to natural release pressure. Remove the lid, and serve.
  11. You may reserve the liquid and make a gravy by simply turning the Saute feature back on and adding 1 tablespoon cornstarch to the mix and whisking well until thickened. Adjust salt and pepper to taste as needed.
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 8
  • Category: Beef, One Pot Meals
  • Method: pressure cooker
  • Cuisine: american

Keywords: Pressure Cooker Roast Beef & Vegetables, pressure cooker, instant pot, pressure cooker, roast beef, vegetables

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Cheesy Pasta is an amazing option for a great Instant Pot Casserole that everyone will love! Make our Instant Pot Cheesy Pasta Casserole in just 30 minutes!

Instant Pot Cheesy Pasta Casserole

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Our Instant Pot Cheesy Pasta Casserole is totally going to be part of your regular meals in no time.  It is full of vegetables so you can feel good about this for your kids, as well as full of cheese so it is gooey and delicious.  I am a huge fan of one pot meals, and my Instant Pot definitely makes it easier to manage.  I’m sure you are going to love this amazing recipe!

Cheesy Pasta is an amazing option for a great Instant Pot Casserole that everyone will love! Make our Instant Pot Cheesy Pasta Casserole in just 30 minutes!

Instant Pot Cheesy Pasta Casserole

Cheesy pasta is one of those things that everyone loves.  It’s a comfort food item that kids are going to beg for, and honestly, since you can so easily use lower fat items, it can be a healthy choice for adults.  While this recipe contains ground meat, you could make it without and simply add more vegetables.

Ingredients For Instant Pot Cheesy Pasta: 

1 pound lean ground beef (can substitute chicken, turkey, pork, or sausage if preferred)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 package penne or large noodle pasta

1 bell pepper, diced

1 onion, diced

1 tomato, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 jars marinara sauce

1 cup red wine

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon basil

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

16 oz. cottage cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Cheesy Pasta is an amazing option for a great Instant Pot Casserole that everyone will love! Make our Instant Pot Cheesy Pasta Casserole in just 30 minutes!

Directions for Instant Pot Cheesy Pasta: 

Turn your Instant Pot to “Saute” and add the ground meat, stirring occasionally to cook until no longer pink, approximately 5 minutes.  Add in the bell pepper, onions, and garlic and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until vegetables begin to become tender.

Turn off the Instant Pot and mix in tomatoes, seasonings, marinara sauce, and wine, then set it to “Manual” and adjust to 15 minutes.  Add the lid and set to seal.

Cheesy Pasta is an amazing option for a great Instant Pot Casserole that everyone will love! Make our Instant Pot Cheesy Pasta Casserole in just 30 minutes!

Once cooking is completed, manually release pressure and mix in pasta and cheeses.  Replace the lid and set to seal.  Manually set to 5 more minutes.  Once completed the second cooking cycle, allow to naturally release pressure.

Stir and serve.  You may also top with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan.

This Instant Pot Cheesy Pasta Casserole is an option that your whole family will absolutely love.  While you have a 3-step cooking process, the overall time is still fairly fast compared to other recipes.  Plus the richness you get in these flavors from pressure cooking makes it taste like you made a homemade sauce that simmered for hours.  You never have to admit it was a semi-homemade pasta dish using jar sauce as a base!

Cheesy Pasta is an amazing option for a great Instant Pot Casserole that everyone will love! Make our Instant Pot Cheesy Pasta Casserole in just 30 minutes!

Happy Cooking!

Josie

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Cheesy Pasta is an amazing option for a great Instant Pot Casserole that everyone will love! Make our Instant Pot Cheesy Pasta Casserole in just 30 minutes!

Instant Pot Cheesy Pasta Casserole

  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 8 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef (can substitute chicken, turkey, pork, or sausage if preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 package penne or large noodle pasta
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 jars marinara sauce
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 16 oz. cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Turn Instant Pot to Saute and add ground meat stirring occasionally to cook until no longer pink, approximately 5 minutes.
  2. Add in bell pepper, onions, and garlic and cook for additional 2-3 minutes or until vegetables begin to become tender.
  3. Turn off Instant Pot and mix in tomatoes, seasonings, marinara sauce, and wine.
  4. Turn Instant Pot to Manual and adjust to 15 minutes.
  5. Add lid and set to seal.
  6. Once completed cooking, manually release pressure and mix in pasta and cheeses.
  7. Replace lid and set to seal. Manually set to 5 minutes.
  8. Once completed the second cooking cycle, allow to naturally release pressure.
  9. Stir and serve.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Category: One Pot Meals, Pasta
  • Method: Pressure Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Instant Pot Cheesy Pasta Casserole, pressure cooker, instant pot, pasta, casserole

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Instant Pot Red Beans & Rice is a fast and easy meal that is budget friendly and delicious! Make this simple meal in under an hour!

Instant Pot Red Beans & Rice

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I don’t know about you, but there is something amazing about a warm bowl of this Instant Pot Red Beans & Rice recipe.  It’s full of flavor, and a perfect option for a one pot meal that everyone loves!  This is a hit with everyone, plus it is super cheap, and that always appeals to my frugal nature!

Instant Pot Red Beans & Rice is a fast and easy meal that is budget friendly and delicious! Make this simple meal in under an hour!

Instant Pot Red Beans & Rice

Whether you are looking for an inexpensive meal for your family, or you are longing for a bit of Cajun flavor, this is a great recipe.  It takes just a few minutes to prep, and is ready in under an hour.  That’s my kind of dish!

Ingredients For Instant Pot Red Beans & Rice: 

1 pound Andouille or Kielbasa sausage (pork & beef or turkey – use whatever you prefer)

1 medium onion, diced

1/2 cup red wine

1 tablespoon butter

1 cup dry kidney beans (or pinto beans)

3 1/2 cups broth (beef broth is richer, but any broth or even water works)

2 cups instant brown rice

Ingredients for Homemade Cajun Seasoning: 

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

2 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon thyme

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons oregano

Instant Pot Red Beans & Rice is a fast and easy meal that is budget friendly and delicious! Make this simple meal in under an hour!

Directions for Instant Pot Red Beans & Rice: 

Turn your Instant Pot to Saute then add in butter, onions, and red wine.  Saute for 5 minutes or until onions are tender.

Instant Pot Red Beans & Rice is a fast and easy meal that is budget friendly and delicious! Make this simple meal in under an hour!

Add in the sausuage, beans, seasonings, and broth.

Instant Pot Red Beans & Rice is a fast and easy meal that is budget friendly and delicious! Make this simple meal in under an hour!

Place lid on Instant Pot and set to seal.  Set the Instant Pot to Soup/Stew for 40 minutes on high.  When cook time is over, manually release pressure then remove the lid.

Instant Pot Red Beans & Rice is a fast and easy meal that is budget friendly and delicious! Make this simple meal in under an hour!

Stir in instant brown rice, and replace lid for 5 minutes leaving Instant Pot turned off.  The existing heat in liquid with the lid on the Instant Pot will make sure the rice cooks through.

Instant Pot Red Beans & Rice is a fast and easy meal that is budget friendly and delicious! Make this simple meal in under an hour!

Tips for serving Instant Pot Red Beans & Rice: 

This recipe is going to become a favorite.  Not only is it most likely going to cost under $5 for the entire meal, but it is full of flavor.  I make my own Cajun seasoning, but you can easily grab an already prepared mixture and use 2-3 tablespoons or less if you prefer a milder flavor.  That’s another reason I love this recipe.  You can so easily adapt it to fit your flavor needs.  If your kids don’t like it spicy, you can leave out the cayenne and red pepper flakes.

 

Instant Pot Red Beans & Rice is a fast and easy meal that is budget friendly and delicious! Make this simple meal in under an hour!

Make this Instant Pot Red Beans & Rice recipe in under an hour and enjoy leftovers the next day for a great one dish meal everyone will love!

Happy Cooking!

Josie

 

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Instant Pot Red Beans & Rice

  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Yield: 8 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Andouille or Kielbasa sausage (pork & beef or turkey – use whatever you prefer)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup dry kidney beans (or pinto beans)
  • 3 1/2 cups broth (beef broth is richer, but any broth or even water works)
  • 2 cups instant brown rice
  • Ingredients for Homemade Cajun Seasoning:
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons oregano

Instructions

  1. Turn your Instant Pot to Saute
  2. Add in butter, onions, and red wine. Saute for 5 minutes or until onions are tender.
  3. Add in sausage, beans, seasonings, and broth.
  4. Place lid on Instant Pot and set to seal.
  5. Set Instant Pot to Soup/Stew for 40 minutes on high.
  6. When cook time is over, manually release pressure then remove the lid.
  7. Stir in instant brown rice, and replace lid for 5 minutes leaving Instant Pot turned off. The existing heat in liquid with the lid on the Instant Pot will make sure the rice cooks through.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Category: One Pot Meals
  • Method: Pressure Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Instant Pot Red Beans & Rice, pressure cooker, instant pot, red beans, rice

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4 Tips For Using Your Instant Pot For Meal Planning

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In a world that is always rushing, ways to save time are on every mind.  Using your Instant Pot for meal planning is just another amazing option this product gives you.  Meal planning has always been a favorite way for me to save time and money in our busy lives, so combining both the ease of the Instant Pot and the effectiveness of meal planning is a given.  So here are 4 Tips For Using Your Instant Pot For Meal Planning.

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Tips For Using Your Instant Pot For Meal Planning

1. Learn how to use your Instant Pot first.  One thing I have to say is that an Instant Pot has a little bit of a learning curve.  It is easy to use, and the instructions and recipes that come with it upon purchase take the guess work out of using it regularly.  However, it isn’t something you want to just jump into with meal planning without a few trial runs first. 

Practice a few basic recipes before you really begin your meal planning.  For me, meal planning is about things being easy to assemble and know in advance what I need to shop for.  So, if I am uncertain about cook times, amounts of liquid, or if a dish will also need to be browned in the oven, I don’t really feel like the meal plan is helpful.  That’s why you need to do some practice before you put it into full time meal planning use.

Start with your family favorites and learn how to properly make them using the Instant Pot.  While many favorite recipes will be identical, there are others that are slightly different in the amount of liquid needed to properly cook in this pressure system.

2. Utilize your Instant Pot for batch cooking. Many people have adapted a method of batch preparing foods to have on hand for easy meal preparation throughout the week.  Things like cooked rice, potatoes, beans, and proteins of all kinds can be portioned and frozen in advance.  Then you simply pull out a container (or two if needed) of what you will use in your recipe, thaw and mix things together. 

This method of using your Instant Pot is a great tip for those who prefer a bigger variety of meals throughout the month, but still want to cut back on time in the kitchen.  They might decide last minute that they want to make a hamburger or sausage pizza.  Having the meat already cooked and portioned cuts cooking time in half.  All you have to do is pull it from the freezer, defrost, and top your pizza.  The same goes for things like making tacos, spaghetti, chicken salad, and other various casseroles. 

For someone who has always been afraid of batch cooking because of the time involved, an Instant Pot makes it 100% easier to manage.  You can easily cook large batches of pot roast, chicken, hamburger, pork chops, beans, and rice in under 30 minutes each.  This results in less time in the kitchen, and tons of meals on hand for your family.

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3. Prep ingredients ahead. If you are a fan of freezer meals that allow you to dump the ingredients from a freezer container or freezer storage bag into a slow cooker, you can use the same methods for your Instant Pot!  While you may need to adjust the amount of water you use in some of these recipes, you’ll be able to throw them together and add to your freezer for easy “dump” meals that will save tons of time.

One huge bonus about doing this and using your Instant Pot is the fact that you don’t have to worry about thawing that package overnight like you would if using a slow cooker method.  Instead, you just toss the ingredients, still frozen, into your Instant Pot and cook according to directions.

4. Use the accessories. Buying an Instant Pot doesn’t mean you just get a pressure cooking device.  It also means you have a yogurt maker, vegetable steamer, rice cooker, and large stockpot.  There are so many different uses for your Instant Pot, and even more accessories to use that will offer you more options for meals.  Instead of sticking with the basics, take the time to experiment with your accessories.  They can not only make your Instant Pot even more useful, but they can save you time and money. 

These tips for using your Instant Pot for meal planning are going to make it even easier to manage staying inside your budget each month.  They will also make cooking for your family something you enjoy doing, instead of dread.

Do you use your pressure cooker to meal plan? Share your tips in the Pressure Cooker Meals Facebook Group.

Happy Cooking!

Josie

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Instant Pot Seafood Pho

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Have you ever had Seafood Pho? Or any kind of Pho for that matter?  If you don’t know what it is– think of a bowl of ramen soup, that has a ton of veggies and whatever type of protein that you would like.  Instead of seafood, you can have chicken or beef instead. This is just what our family loves and I wanted to share how easy it is to make your own Instant Pot Seafood Pho.

Instant Pot Seafood Pho Soup

In order to make a good pho, the flavor is in the broth and as you know– broth can usually take an entire day to be filled with the flavorful goodness that you will want.  However, with the pressure cooker you can have this in less than 2 hours!!

I highly suggest visiting a Asian food market for the chicken feet and white fish bones (any white fish is good.)

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Instant Pot Seafood Pho

The easy part: Take all of the ingredients and throw them into the pot!  This part is simply making the broth, which is all you will use for the soup.

You don’t have to use seafood.  You could replace the seafood with chicken or beef.  If you decide to use chicken, I would cook it with the broth and make sure to cut up the breast into large pieces.  (You could also cook it separately, it doesn’t matter.)  If you want beef, slices of beef chuck is best for pho.  I would cook it separately from the broth so you don’t over cook it.

As far as the veggies, I would cook them to your liking.  We usually just blanch the bok choy and squid together– they only need a short couple of minutes in hot water to eat.

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My family loves pho so much that I buy enough ingredients and seal a bag with the food saver and freeze it, so we can have pho on demand! 🙂

Happy Cooking!

Josie

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Instant Pot Seafood Pho

  • Author: Pressure Cooker Meals
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 mins
  • Yield: 8 1x
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Ingredients

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  • FOR BROTH
  • 1 Ham Hock
  • 2 Large Rock Sugar Pieces
  • 4 Tablespoons Fish Sauce
  • Soy Sauce, to taste
  • 1 1/2 lb Chicken Feet
  • 1 1/2 lb White Fish Bones
  • 1/2 Cup Chicken Granules
  • 1 Onion, Cut into 4 pieces
  • 1 Ginger, small piece
  • 1 bunch Thai Basil Stems
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, whole
  • Salt, to taste
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  • FOR SOUP:
  • 2 packages Rice Noodles (cook according to package directions)
  • 1 Package Bean Sprouts
  • Jalapeños
  • Squid (optional)
  • Bok Choy
  • Crab (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add all broth ingredients to the pressure cooker
  2. Fill with Water until the Max Line
  3. Set on High Pressure for 60 minutes, manually release the air for 30 minutes
  4. After the cooking process is done, take out all of remaining whole pieces of the broth ingredients until only liquid is left.
  5. Add whatever soup ingredients you want to a bowl then add the broth and enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 90 mins
  • Category: Fish, One Pot Meals
  • Method: Pressure Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Instant Pot Seafood Pho, pressure cooker, instant pot, Seafood


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Chili Verde in the Pressure Cooker

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This simple Chili Verde in the Pressure Cooker was such a delight (even for those kiddos!)  My kids were super skeptical when they saw it… I mean, who wants to eat anything GREEN? 😉  but once they tried it, they were asking for seconds.

This recipe also includes jalapeños, however you can omit those since they are what really make this spicy.

Chili Verde in the Pressure Cooker

Everything else was mostly for flavor and color.  This recipe also calls for fish sauce, which really helps bring out the flavor.

Happy Cooking!

Josie

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Chili Verde in the Pressure Cooker

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  • Author: Pressure Cooker Meals.com
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 6 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs bone-in chicken thighs
  • 4–5 tomatillos, quartered, husks discarded
  • 3 poblano peppers, roughly chopped, seeds and stems discarded
  • 2 Anaheim Peppers roughly chopped, seeds and stems discarded
  • 2 Serrano or jalapeño chilies roughly chopped, seeds and stems discarded (optional)
  • 1 medium onion
  • 6 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce

Instructions

  1. Turn the Saute function on and saute all ingredients for about 3 minutes or until chicken is slightly seared.
  2. Turn on high pressure for 15 minutes.
  3. Quick release pressure and remove just the chicken.
  4. Use a hand blender to blend and season with salt.
  5. Add chicken back to pot and shred.
  6. Enjoy with corn tortillas or eat as is.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Chicken, One Pot Meals
  • Method: Pressure Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chili Verde, pressure cooker, instant pot, chicken, one pot meal, meal