This is the first recipe in our 2017 Thanksgiving recipes series...and what better thing to start with than TURKEY and INSTANT POT. :) This recipe is for TURKEY BREAST. I'm putting that in all caps because I do NOT want you emailing me on Thanksgiving morning because your 22 lb. Tom will not fit in your Instant Pot. :) :) :) :) :) This is for a smaller … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Beef & Sweet Potato Stew
Comfort food at it's finest. If you've never cooked with an electric pressure cooker, I want to tell you this. It's the first thing that I share when someone asks me, "What is the deal with the Instant Pot? Why do I need one?" It cooks beautifully and infuses flavor like no other cooking method. And with the invention and popularity of the electric pressure cooker, it … [Read more...]
Instant Pot BBQ Meatloaf and Mashed Red Potatoes
One-Pot Instant Pot Meal?! Yes please! Meat and Potatoes Meal?! Yes please! How 'bout both? With your Instant Pot, you can make potatoes and meatloaf at the same time. You tuck the potatoes in the base with some liquid, then create your own meatloaf "pan" with some foil...and cook it all together! I'd serve this with a side salad or a simple veggie, like baby … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Italian Beef Hoagies
Everyone talks about how amazing the Instant pot is because it is so fast. And yes, it is fast. Like, with this roast...in the oven this roast would take 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours to cook. It's under an hour in the Instant Pot. But, for me... It's the way it infuses flavor. AND. The way that it's so hands off! "Drop and go" - very similar to the slow cooker. … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Chili
Every now and again, I make something that makes me wish I had 4 stomachs. Or a superpower that allows me to eat as much as I want without feeling stuffed. Because, seriously. Bacon. Cheese. Chili. Creamy base to the soup/chili. Beans. It's all my favorite comfort food foods in the same dish. This is also one that my boys polish their bowls and ask for … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Ranchero Chicken Recipe
This Ranchero Chicken is inspired by restaurants in and around San Antonio. I love this Ranchero sauce with chicken...and it's great with enchiladas, on tostadas and over a pile of rice too! It's super quick to prepare and when cooking in the Instant Pot, it just takes a few minutes to have ready! Now... If you wanted to make this meal ahead and add this to … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Bolognese Sauce
This Instant Pot Bolognese sauce has such a rich, deep flavor. You could use your Instant Pot's saute function to brown the ground beef with the bacon pieces, or you could brown those in a skillet. I personally prefer to brown in a skillet and drain well, before adding to the Instant Pot. But if you want to dirty 1 less dish, then use your IP insert and the saute function to … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Plum Pork Tenderloin
Real plums. And plum sauce. And not heating up your kitchen and still having a great 'meat and potatoes meal' - here you go! This unique flavor combo will not disappoint! Pork plays really nicely with fruits like applesauce and turns out it does well with plum too. Before we get to the recipe, I wanted to share a little about plum sauce... It's the amazing sauce that … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Shredded Beef Tacos with Mango Avocado Salsa
Beef roast plus lime and cumin - drop that in the Instant Pot and walk away. Come back, slice/shred the beef and assemble these fantastical tacos. Great flavors for summer, and the Instant Pot will not heat up your kitchen! *boom* Tips: how to choose ripe mango and how to choose ripe avocado. Instant Pot Shredded Beef Tacos with Mango Avocado Salsa A … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Classic Spaghetti Sauce
Yo yo! Please start cooking/warming your sauces in the Instant Pot - the way that it uses heat and pressure to infuse flavor is INDESCRIBABLE. And it, so good that I can't put into words the difference. Like, silly delicious. Like, stupid good. Now... Before we get to the recipe... There are a few things that I need to share about this particular recipe. This is … [Read more...]