Just bought and INSTANT POT

kelleyhelm1
kelleyhelm1 Posts: 80 Member
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Hey,
I just bought and instant pot to make it easier for me to make meals quickly. Im a very busy person and I dont have a lot of spare time. Im looking for recipes I can make in bulk or even just for one. If anyone has Ideas or simple recipes and care to share, it would be much appreciated.

Thank you
Kelley

Ps im allergic to Zucchini.

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  • missysippy930
    missysippy930 Posts: 2,577 Member
    I don’t have an instant pot, but Pinterest and All recipes are my go to sites for recipes. Skinny Taste too. I do know there are a lot of instant pot recipes on those sites.
    I made pork carnitas in my slow cooker yesterday. As I was cleaning it, I noticed a crack in the crock bottom both inside and outside so I’m in the market for an instant pot.
  • kelleyhelm1
    kelleyhelm1 Posts: 80 Member
    missysippy930 wrote: »
    I don’t have an instant pot, but Pinterest and All recipes are my go to sites for recipes. Skinny Taste too. I do know there are a lot of instant pot recipes on those sites.
    I made pork carnitas in my slow cooker yesterday. As I was cleaning it, I noticed a crack in the crock bottom both inside and outside so I’m in the market for an instant pot.

    its worth it so far for me. I love cabbage but hate how long it takes to cook. I made keilbasa cabbage the other day in 15 minutes. it was fantastic.
  • InspectorRed
    InspectorRed Posts: 757 Member
    My favorites in my instant pot:
    Meatballs, both Italian and BBQ are good
    Pulled chicken to then make chicken tacos
    Cajun pork loin

    I found recipes on pinterest and then I tweak them to suit our tastes

    And making hard boiled eggs is much easier in the instant pot!
  • kelleyhelm1
    kelleyhelm1 Posts: 80 Member
    InspectorRed wrote: »

    And making hard boiled eggs is much easier in the instant pot!

    how do you do this? ive heard it was easier but thats all people say. they wont say how.
  • InspectorRed
    InspectorRed Posts: 757 Member
    kelleyhelm1 wrote: »
    InspectorRed wrote: »

    And making hard boiled eggs is much easier in the instant pot!

    how do you do this? ive heard it was easier but thats all people say. they wont say how.

    Cup of water in the pot, put the eggs on the rack, manual pressure for 6 minutes, quick release. That's its, easy peasy! For a softer boiled egg just cut the time down a bit.
  • kelleyhelm1
    kelleyhelm1 Posts: 80 Member
    InspectorRed wrote: »
    kelleyhelm1 wrote: »
    Cup of water in the pot, put the eggs on the rack, manual pressure for 6 minutes, quick release. That's its, easy peasy! For a softer boiled egg just cut the time down a bit.

    HEY THANKS
  • Anabirgite
    Anabirgite Posts: 537 Member
    missysippy930 wrote: »
    I don’t have an instant pot, but Pinterest and All recipes are my go to sites for recipes. Skinny Taste too. I do know there are a lot of instant pot recipes on those sites.
    I made pork carnitas in my slow cooker yesterday. As I was cleaning it, I noticed a crack in the crock bottom both inside and outside so I’m in the market for an instant pot.

    Just bought one at Costco last week for $69... best price I have seen think sale ends today.
  • OldHobo
    OldHobo Posts: 647 Member
    My Instant Pot just cooks beans.
  • fatoldladyonamission
    fatoldladyonamission Posts: 581 Member
    What’s an instant pot? Is that like a pressure cooker as we call them here in the UK?
  • vaman
    vaman Posts: 253 Member
    fatoldladyonamission wrote: »
    What’s an instant pot? Is that like a pressure cooker as we call them here in the UK?

    Yes it's a pressure cooker.

  • kelleyhelm1
    kelleyhelm1 Posts: 80 Member
    Instant pot is a brand here in the United States. And yes one of its functions is a pressure cooker.
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    I love my electric pressure cooker. It's a Phillips brand one. Very similar to the Instant pot.
    This site is excellent https://www.pressurecookrecipes.com/
  • mw43230
    mw43230 Posts: 11 Member
    edited October 2019
    black beans and chicken is ready in about 45 mins. dry black beans, frozen chicken, chopped onion, garlic, your fav taco seasoning (spice island is my fav), canned tomatoes if you have them, enough stock to cook the beans according to the package. when it's done shred the chicken with two forks. lots of protein and fiber, low cal for as full as you'll feel. Ideally it's a thick stew consistency. Eat it in a bowl or scoop it out with a slotted spoon and make tacos. top with fresh jalapeno, sour cream or yogurt. Can be vegan easily enough. Spice it heavily. I set my insta for 30-35 mins on high, let the steam mostly release on it's own.
  • mw43230
    mw43230 Posts: 11 Member
    edited October 2019
    this recipe is literally the *kitten*. I made it for a dinner party and there wasn't a single bit left. easy and delicious. https://pinchofyum.com/instant-pot-korean-beef-tacos.
  • aries68mc
    aries68mc Posts: 173 Member
    I've had my IP for a couple of weeks and have only done hard boiled eggs and oatmeal, so far. I did purchase a separate cookbook with it. I also joined a couple of instant pot groups on Facebook. One of them is a healthy instant pot recipe group. If you are on Facebook, think about joining one or 2!
  • hmhill17
    hmhill17 Posts: 283 Member
    Poach chicken breast in IP - 5 cups cold water, salt, chicken breast. High pressure for 0 minutes and natural release. 3 ounces of chicken and 1 ounce of pepper jack is an awesome snack.

    Broccoli in IP - 1 cup water, steamer basket, 0 minutes high pressure, quick release.

    pressurecookrecipes.com They have the only chili recipe I can get my whole family to eat and it's easy to tweak.

    yummly.com Just search pressure cooker or instant pot for a billion recipes.
  • vaman
    vaman Posts: 253 Member
    hmhill17 wrote: »


    yummly.com Just search pressure cooker or instant pot for a billion recipes.

    Thanks for this link, that's a great site😎
  • memurph88
    memurph88 Posts: 102 Member
    I like this website: https://skinnytaste.com/pressure-cooker-recipes/
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    Any kind of soup or stew I'm pulling out the IP. Makes great red lentil soup very quickly.
  • lvalente1
    lvalente1 Posts: 17 Member
    My favorite is risotto. I add lots of vegetables to it...mmmmmm
  • aokoye
    aokoye Posts: 3,495 Member
    OldHobo wrote: »
    My Instant Pot just cooks beans.

    That's what I primarily use mine for, and it does a very good job of it at that. Sometimes I'll make stock or broth in it as well, though I honestly prefer to make stock on the stove.
  • leonard41704
    leonard41704 Posts: 33 Member
    I probably use mine two or three times a week. I cook just about everything in it. I use recipes from the Yummly app, and I get a lot of pressure cooker recipes from www365daysofcrockpot.com. I suggest entering your email and subscribe to the free recipes.
  • hlinteo
    hlinteo Posts: 2 Member
    Try this site. I love her recipes. The Madison's taco meat and chicken parmesan in the IP our two of my families favorites. I also just do two chicken breasts with a jar of our favorite salsa, 15 minutes and then manual release. shred the chicken add back to the pot and serve as bowls, tacos, on a salad in enchiladas. So easy, fast and versatile.

    https://www.skinnytaste.com/recipes/pressure-cooker/
  • Changing_Charity
    Changing_Charity Posts: 197 Member
    my favorite things to make in the instant pot are chicken fried rice and spaghetti and meat sauce! SO EASY!

    Chicken Fried Rice

    1 Tbsp Sesame oil
    1 lb chicken diced
    3 cups chicken broth
    2 cups uncooked rice ( i use basmati)
    1/2 cup soy sauce
    1 cup frozen carrots & peas

    Set the pressure cooker to saute and add the sesame oil to the pot.
    Next add in the raw chicken. Stirring occasionally for about 5 mins.
    Once chicken looks mostly cooked, add the chicken broth, uncooked rice, soy sauce
    and any other spices you want to use. I add some garlic or ginger if I have it.
    Put the lid on and seal the vent. Hit the rice function. Adjust to 10 mins.
    Let it cook. Quick release the pressure
    Mix in the frozen veggies (the heat from the rice will cook them through)


    Spaghetti With Meat Sauce

    1 lb 96% lean ground beef
    1 24 oz jar Pasta Sauce
    1 24 oz jar Water
    1 8 oz can tomato sauce
    1/2 cup soy sauce
    1 16 oz box spaghetti
    any spices or garlic to taste

    Set the instant pot to saute and cook the ground beef through. Add any salt, pepper, garlic powder, etc
    Pour in jar of pasta sauce
    Fill pasta sauce jar with water and pour in
    Add in tomato sauce and soy sauce
    Break spaghetti noodles in half and place in pot going different ways. It is okay if the noodles are not fully submerged.
    Put the lid on and seal the vent. Set to manual for 5 mins. Quick Release
    Once it is done, open pot and give it a good stir. It might look like there is a lot of liquid left...Let it rest for another 5 mins to let the noodles absorb any extra liquid. Comes out perfect!


  • zuza0306
    zuza0306 Posts: 2 Member
    Have you tried ex hello fresh? They can deliver ready, fresh food to you on a daily basis. It's quite expensive though so it depends on your budget ;)
  • ABNana2614
    ABNana2614 Posts: 44 Member
    Yogurt is the thing I make the most in my Instant Pot. So easy and delicious! I make meatloaf, bbq ribs, chicken, zucchini lasagna, lots of different soups (hamburger soup is delicious). I love the Instant Pot!
  • seyeoh
    seyeoh Posts: 1 Member
    Join Philips All-in-One Cooker Community on Facebook. Lots of others.
  • debrakgoogins
    debrakgoogins Posts: 2,033 Member
    OldHobo wrote: »
    My Instant Pot just cooks beans.

    That's so sad. It yearns for more excitement.

    @kelleyhelm1 We use our instant pot to cook chicken ahead of time for other meals. This recipe works like a charm. You can substitute whatever spices you like.

    https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a27211333/instant-pot-chicken-breasts-recipe/

    We also make one pot meals like meatloaf, baby new potatoes and fresh green beans all at one time.

  • moonangel12
    moonangel12 Posts: 971 Member
    Rice! We moved out of state and the Costco closest to us doesn’t carry the rice I used for years. I had it down pat - but the new rice? It was either crunchy, goo, or somehow both! I can cook rice perfectly every time! 1:1 ratio, hit the rice button and done!

    Hard boiled eggs are wonderful as well! This is the rundown I used:
    https://www.pressurecookrecipes.com/pressure-cooker-soft-hard-boiled-eggs/

    They have a lot of good recipes in general.

    I do a lot of beef (we buy 1/2 cow at a time).

    Sausage and rice. Brown the sausage, add onions, celery, carrots, mushrooms, some times cauliflower or other veggies, rice, chicken stock to ratio and a bay leaf... cook using the rice setting.

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