Instant Pot Recipes

Rich, creamy, and comforting, Beef Stroganoff is a classic dish that’s perfect for cozy dinner. Traditionally, it can take time to prepare. Enter the Instant Pot! With this easy recipe, you can enjoy the flavors of this beloved dish in a fraction of the time. Ground beef is simmered in a savory, creamy sauce with mushrooms and onions. Thus, creating a meal that’s as hearty as it is delicious. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or looking for a quick weeknight dinner, this Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff will become your new go-to for a satisfying, no-fuss meal that tastes like it’s been simmering all day long.

But why use an Instant Pot?

Using the Instant Pot to make meals is a game-changer for busy home cooks. It combines multiple cooking functions—pressure cooking, sautéing, slow cooking, and more—into one appliance, saving both time and effort. The pressure cooking feature significantly speeds up cooking times, making it possible to prepare meals like stews, soups, and even roasts in a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods. Additionally, the Instant Pot locks in flavors, tenderizes meat quickly, and allows for hands-off cooking, so you can set it and forget it while it does the work. Whether you’re cooking for a busy weeknight or prepping a comforting meal for family and friends, the Instant Pot makes it easy to enjoy homemade, flavorful dishes with minimal cleanup.

What you’ll need to make this satisfying meal

To make a delicious and comforting Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff, you’ll need just a few simple ingredients. They come together to create a rich, creamy dish. From tender beef and savory onions, to hearty egg noodles and a smooth sour cream sauce. This recipe is both satisfying and easy to prepare. Here’s a quick list of what you’ll need to get started on this flavorful, one-pot meal.

• ground beef (the leaner the better, but 85/15 works just fine)
• salt and black pepper
• vegetable oil
• amedium sized onion
• garlic
• tomato paste
• beef broth
• butter
• mushrooms (portabella are preferred, but whatever mushroom you have on hand will work)
• cornstarch
• cold water
• sour cream
• egg noodles

How to make Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff

Now that you’ve made a delicious and flavorful dish, it’s time to dig in! Enjoy on a busy weeknight or for a cozy weekend meal. Whenever you make this meal, enjoy the perfectly cooked combinations of beef, mushrooms, and a savory sauce. Thankfully leaving you with minimal cleanup and maximum satisfaction. Whether you’re a seasoned Instant Pot user or just getting started, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. So, grab your Instant Pot and get ready to indulge in a comforting, homemade meal that’s both quick and delicious!

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Have you ever committed to bringing something to a party or cookout and then completely forgotten about it? *Raises hand* I have done this several times. In those moments when I’m in a pinch, I need one thing — an easy AND delicious cookout side I can throw together in a hurry. This Instant Pot Potato Salad recipe is both easy and delicious.

Why use the Instant Pot?

I get asked this question a lot. For me, the Instant Pot serves a dual purpose. First, they are quick. Second, you can use an Instant Pot for almost anything! In this particular scenario, the Instant Pot comes in handy because the entire dish takes about 20 minutes to cook. So even if you’re not bringing the potato salad to a last minute picnic, it’s perfect for busy weeknights when you need to throw something together in a pinch. If you haven’t purchased an Instant Pot, you can find my favorite here.

What you’ll need to make Instant Pot Potato Salad

Besides your Instant Pot (or other electric pressure cooker, like a Chef IQ), you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 8 potatoes
• water
• salt
• 4 eggs
• white onion
• mayo
• mustard
• pepper
• paprika
• dill

That’s it! As I mention in the recipe below, you may want to add more paprika, dill, and salt at the end. My kids prefer the potato salad a little more bland, as where I prefer a lot of paprika and dill.

How to make Instant Pot Potato Salad

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Today marks the first day of yet another busy week. We are finally ‘healthy-ish’ again. So I’m back to making regularly scheduled family meals. But we still don’t have a lot of time on our hands between practices and extracurriculars. So we need easy meals. And our newest favorite easy weeknight meal is this Instant Pot Creamy Sausage Rigatoni.

What you’ll need

We know that one of my favorite kitchen gadgets is my Instant Pot. Between the Instant Pot and the air fryer (okay, and maybe the Vitamix, too!) — that’s all I need!

As far as ingredients, here’s what the recipe calls for:

• 1 pound of Ground Sausage
• 1 teaspoon of Salt
• 1 teaspoon of Pepper
• 24 ounces of Pasta Sauce
• 1 tablespoon of Italian Seasoning
• 3 cups of Chicken Broth
• 1/2 cup of Heavy Cream
• 16 ounces of Rigatoni Noodles
• 1 1/2 cups of Shredded Parmesan Cheese
• Fresh Parsley (Garnish)
• 1 tablespoon of Garlic

That’s basically it. The fresh parsley is optional, but absolutely delicious.

IP Creamy Sausage Rigatoni Recipe

If you’re looking for other easy recipes, be sure to check these out. There are so many recipes that are weeknight (and family!) friendly.

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Confession: I am basically obsessed with eating Mexican cuisine. We eat a lot more tacos than I care to admit. But, the good news? SO much of my Mexican food is homemade. In addition to my homemade taco bowl shells, this Instant Pot Refried Beans recipe is a Taco Tuesday must-have!

What you’ll need

These refried beans are the easiest, most perfect addition to your taco Tuesday. Honestly, you’ll never want to go back to canned refried beans once you make them yourself.

You’ll need an Instant Pot for this recipe. I promise that the Instant Pot is most definitely needed. Pressure cooking foods truly infuses them with flavors you wouldn’t otherwise have.

Here’s what else you’ll need:

• 1 pound of pinto beans, dried
• 1/2 stick of butter
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon of paprika
• 1 tablespoon of chili powder
• 2 tablespoons of ground cumin

That’s it!

How to make Instant Pot Refried Beans

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If there’s one thing this busy mom loves, it’s a good dump and go meal. If you’ve been following my blog for very long, you’ll know this is 100% true. Even in my least ‘busy’ moments, I tend to feel overwhelmed by the idea of making meals for the family. Especially when it comes to meals I know the whole family will enjoy. But this Instant Pot Salsa Chicken recipe checks all of the boxes. It’s easy, it’s quick, and it will most certainly be enjoyed by the whole family.

Why use the Instant Pot?

The Instant Pot is one of my favorite kitchen tools. In fact, I’d often argue that there aren’t a TON of must-have kitchen tools. But, in no particular order, my top three kitchen tools are my Instant Pot, air fryer, and my Vitamix.

But the Instant Pot will forever be my go-to for quick and easy meals. If you’ve never made anything in a pressure cooker, just know that it makes the flavors 100 times more flavorful and juicy! That’s why I love using my Instant Pot. That and that it saves a LOT of time.

What you’ll need for this recipe

There are literally four simple ingredients for this recipe. FOUR! Here’s what they are:

• 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
• 1 cup of salsa
• 1 Tablespoon of salt (divided in two, one for each side of the breast)
• 1 Tablespoon of pepper (divided in two, one for each side of the breast)

But I cannot recommend this enough — have some tortillas handy, too. Because this chicken makes the most absolutely perfect tacos. In which case, cheese, cilantro, and avocado are also a bonus.

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Recipe

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