Simple ingredients, such fantastic flavor - in large part because of the way that the Instant Pot infuses flavor as it cooks. A note about the cooking time for a roast in the Instant Pot: You'll find a variety of different cooking times for beef or pork roasts in the Instant Pot. This is because the cooking time can vary based on the thickness of the roast, as … [Read more...]
Skillet Pepper Steak
Fakeout takeout at it's finest! You can use any bell peppers that you prefer - including spicier varieties. We keep it simple and balanced with red and green bell peppers in this meal. Also, be sure to read the note about the beef - in case your store doesn't carry pre-sliced beef strips. Enjoy! Skillet Pepper Steak A delightful stir-fry dinner the whole … [Read more...]
Greek Meatballs
Whisk yourself away to the Greek Isles with the flavors of these amazing Greek meatballs. Serve with some pita and tzatziki for the most authentic Greek meal. Enjoy! Greek Meatballs Whisk yourself away to the Greek Isles with the flavors of these amazing Greek meatballs. 1 lb. ground beef1 lb. ground pork1 small red onion2 eggs1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs1 … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Chickpea Beef Chili
STRETCHHHHHHHHHHH! I love to stretch protein, as far as I can! And that's why I love to combine meat proteins and plant proteins - like beans and chickpeas. Chickpeas make a great and hearty addition to any beef based chili and this one is a family favorite. Plus, I adore how the Instant Pot "infuses flavor" so deeply - by the way it uses heat and … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Chimichurri Beef Tacos
Adore this shredded beef and chimichurri sauce! Whenever we make beef roasts, we usually end up shredding the beef into the rich sauce - and this one is no different. Chimichurri sauce is a cilantro based sauce that you could use to cook with the beef AND as a garnish. You can usually find it on the international aisle at your grocery store, and in some stores, … [Read more...]
Burrito Pie
Absolutely, positively adore this meal. It's a plates-licked-clean and baking-dish-polished-out kind of meal at our house. You could freeze this after you have assembled it, but we recommend just freezing the filling and then assembling it the day you cook it. (Assembling it on cook day will help keep the tortillas from getting soggy - blah!) We hope you enjoy … [Read more...]
Szechuan Beef Stir-fry
Szechuan dishes are all about the garlic and the chili powders. For this freezer friendly version, we've dialed it back a little on the heat level to be more family friendly, kid friendly, and a delicious version that uses sauces and spices you already have on hand! Enjoy! Szechuan Beef Stir-fry Szechuan dishes are all about the garlic and the chili … [Read more...]
Steak Chili
A hearty, chunky chili made with stew beef cubes, red kidney beans, and all the best spices for the perfect chili. This is the best bowl of chili for a cold wintery evening. Enjoy! Steak Chili This is the best bowl of chili for a cold wintery evening. 2 lb. stew beef cubes1 Tbsp minced onion1 tsp garlic powder1 green bell pepper15 oz. … [Read more...]
The Fastest, Most Delicious Taco Pizza
The Fastest, Most Delicious Taco Pizza Boy oh boy, do we love pizza...homemade pizza, specifically. Really, any and all kinds of pizza is just perfect. And what we have here today is a semi-homemade. While I absolutely adore pizza dough made in the bread machine and a homemade pizza pie, I'm also often in a hurry...or not at home at the right times of the day to make … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Beef & Broccoli
DOUBLE UP! Yes, you'll soon see...I use both of my Instant Pots to make this scrumptious dinner. (I do this a lot, actually!) I'll have a main dish, beans or meat of some kind in one. And I'll make some rice or quinoa in the other. OR. I'll set the other one up for a "second dinner" with some Steel Cut Oatmeal. This is common practice around my kitchen, especially … [Read more...]