We've rounded up the best Instant Pot recipes that you can add to your rotation. These classics are delicious, easy to make and are perfect for any dinner.
50 Best Instant Pot Recipes
Updated on Nov. 07, 2023
They say the best things in life take time. But not anymore! The Instant Pot has revolutionized fast meals.
Classic comfort foods, fork-tender meat and new dinners from around the world are all at your fingertips, thanks to the Instant Pot pressure cooker. Whether you’re an expert in the kitchen or a novice, these easy Instant Pot meals will give you more time eating with your family. And isn’t that what cooking is all about?
Pressure-Cooker Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chuck Roast
Talk about comfort food! This melt-in-your-mouth roast feels like a warm hug. The meat is fork-tender and well seasoned. And it’s much faster than a slow cooker!
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Do you love creamy risotto and Mexican flavors? Then this recipe is about to rock your world. This 30-minute dinner will quickly become your new weeknight favorite!
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This sweet and tart chicken is the change of pace you’ve been looking for. The saucy chicken would go perfectly over some rice.
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Pernil is slow-cooked pork roast. This Instant Pot version is not only fast, but also citrusy and spicy. It’s the perfect summer meal.
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This simple and hearty stew might just convince you to try some new seasonings! With marjoram, caraway seeds and Hungarian paprika, you’ll be stocking up your spice cabinet in no time.
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This spicy rice dinner is a great new way to dress up pork. Full of veggies, this healthy dish is filling and packed with flavor!
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Nothing says cozy night in like some chili! And this Southwest chili really hits the spot. With a dollop of sour cream, you’ll find yourself polishing off the pot in no time.
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This beef osso buco has gremolata, which is a chopped herb condiment made of lemon zest, garlic and parsley. This adds a wonderful flavor to the rich sauce already adorning the meal.
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We have a theory that any meal can be made better if it’s stuffed inside a pepper. And so far, these cheesesteak-stuffed peppers only prove our point! They’re savory and cheesy. What more could you ask for?
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This clam chowder is everything you need it to be and more. It’s creamy, garlic-y and fast!
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Pressure-Cooker Chinese-Style Ribs
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It's nice to walk in after a hard day's work and have dinner ready in a short amount of time. I hope you agree these ribs are quick, easy and delicious. Enjoy! —Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania
Who would’ve thought that pumpkin pie spice was what your ribs were missing? These sweet and savory ribs cover every flavor profile. They’re salty, spicy and tangy!
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Pressure-Cooker Sweet ‘n’ Sour Pork
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Even though a co-worker gave me this recipe more than 20 years ago, my family still enjoys it today.—Martha Nickerson, Hancock, Maine
This sweet and sour pork is more than just those two adjectives. The pineapple chunks add texture and soak up the flavor of the sauce. Get ready to have a dinner that really feels like you’re trying something new.
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Pressure-Cooker Chicken and Bacon White Chili
Total Time
25 min
Servings
16 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I made a twist on my favorite white chicken chili and used my pressure cooker, which made it very quick and easy. I like to serve it with avocado, cilantro and onions. —Teri Schloessmann, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Ranch salad dressing mix takes this recipe from good to great. It’s seasoned wonderfully with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Don’t have any chicken on hand? Pork works too!
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Pressure-Cooker Beef Tips
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These beef tips remind me of a childhood favorite. I cook them with mushrooms and serve them over brown rice, noodles or mashed potatoes. —Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota
After trying this recipe you won’t be able to think about comfort food without envisioning a plate of these beef tips. Not only are they nostalgic, but also so tender!
Get ready for your house to smell like a dream! In the short time it takes to cook, you’ll already be drooling. While this dish captures the essence of a fall candle, you can make it year round!
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This well-seasoned herby chicken will stop you from ever reaching for a grocery store rotisserie chicken. You can even make a gravy with the leftover juices.
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Pressure-Cooker Garlic Chicken and Broccoli
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Instant Pot chicken and broccoli is a simple riff on a classic Chinese chicken dish that proves you can savor the takeout taste you crave while still eating right. —Connie Krupp, Racine, Wisconsin
Garlic girls unite! This simple spin on the takeout classic will have you questioning why you ever order out.
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Pressure-Cooker Short Ribs
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These tender pressure-cooker short ribs explode with flavor, and they're a quick and easy alternative to traditionally braised short ribs. Serve with egg noodles, rice or polenta. .—Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas
The red wine sauce on these tender short ribs offers an explosion of flavor. The whole family will ask for this dinner again and again.
Bowls are out and peppers are in! This healthy and meatless dinner loses none of the flavor. The salsa, corn and peppers really make it a winning dish.
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Pressure-Cooker Potato Soup
Total Time
45 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I decided to add some character to a basic potato chowder with roasted red peppers. The extra flavor gives a deliciously unique twist to an otherwise ordinary soup.—Mary Shivers, Ada, Oklahoma
This soup has all the fixings of a normal potato chowder with an extra bit of spice! It’s creamy, cheesy and easily ranks supreme on our list of ultimate comfort foods.
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Pressure-Cooker Fabulous Fajitas
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 fajitas
From the Recipe Creator:
When friends call to ask for new recipes to try, suggest these tasty fajitas. Top as you like to add healthy color and extra flavor. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
They really are fabulous! This colorful dinner is a great introduction to the wonderful world of Instant Pot recipes. They’re spicy, tender and versatile!
A new debate has been sparked! We all know about New England clam chowder and Manhattan clam chowder, but we’d like to throw this Southwest clam chowder in the ring. If you ever thought clam chowder needed a bit more of a kick, you might have a new favorite.
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These sweet chili pork bowls have a great ginger flavor that really shines through. When takeout is calling your name, try making this standout dish instead.
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Pressure-Cooker Pork Ribs
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was younger, my mom made these delicious pressure-cooker pork ribs for special Saturday dinners. Now I can prepare them on any weeknight! —Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah
Pork ribs feel like a special occasion meal. But now they can be made whenever you like! The barbecue sauce is a delightful coating for some mashed potatoes.
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Pressure-Cooker Ground Beef Stroganoff
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mother gave me this recipe 40 years ago. It's a wonderfully tasty dish that's perfect for a pressure cooker. —Sue Mims, Macclenny, Florida
Does stroganoff remind anyone else of their school days? This saucy dish is made with fresh ingredients and is made simpler with ground beef rather than beef chunks.
Some people call this recipe Porcupine Meatballs because of how the rice sticks out and we couldn’t find it more adorable! This comfort meal is perfect for kids served over creamy mashed potatoes or rice!
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Corn chowder is a classic and this recipe is simply a faster way to eat it. It’s creamy, cheesy and most importantly very corny.
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Pressure-Cooker Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After the chicken and pasta cook and the milk and cream cheese are added, the mixture will look liquidy. Just continue to cook and stir and the dish will come together. —Amber Gaines, Colorado Springs, Colorado
This quick and easy Tuscan chicken pasta is creamy and delicious. The sun dried tomatoes add the perfect amount of tartness to the final product.
This Southwestern stew is great for the whole family. It’s a not-so sneaky way to get your kids to eat more veggies too!
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Pressure-Cooker Beef Carnitas
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
16 servings plus 1/4 cup leftover spice mixture
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this pressure-cooker beef carnitas recipe while cleaning out my refrigerator, and trying to figure out what I could do with a pot roast that had been in the freezer. I LOVE how easy this is. —Ann Piscitelli, Nokomis, Florida
Talk about a happy accident! You’re going to need to stock your spice cabinet for this wonderful recipe that was made with leftover pot roast.
These potluck beans are the sleeper agent of your next party. No one will expect the sweet and spicy flavor of what’ll quickly become known as the perfect side dish.
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Cola in barbecue? Now we’re talking! This cola barbecue recipe is rich, sweet and smoky. The toppings are endless!
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This easy pasta dish is fun for the whole family. Kids will love the taco flavoring and adults will love how easy it is to make.
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Pressure-Cooker Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This Instant-Pot pork tenderloin with a sweet glaze of brown sugar and balsamic vinegar will become a go-to dinner your whole family will love. It's perfect for busy weeknights, but also special enough for company. —Karen Kelly, Germantown, Maryland
The brown sugar and balsamic glaze toes the line between a fancy dinner and weeknight meal. Pasta? Grits? Salad? We can’t think of anything that doesn’t go well with this recipe.
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Pressure-Cooker Barbecued Beef Ribs
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These tender, tangy ribs taste slow-cooked but are a cinch to make. They’re great for picnics as well as a family dinner.—Erin Glass, White Hall, Maryland
These tangy ribs have a surprising ingredient: plum preserves! This gives the already heavenly sauce a bit of a fruity note that we couldn’t be more obsessed with. Try other preserves on for size and find the best one.
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Pressure-Cooker Chicken Thighs in Wine Sauce
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love this recipe for its incredible flavor—and it seems everyone who tries it does, too. For an easy pairing, try mashed potatoes and peas.—Heike Annucci, Hudson, North Carolina
There’s beauty in simplicity and this wine sauce chicken is our proof. It makes for the perfect weeknight dinner without a lot of fuss and it goes well with any side dish!
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Pressure-Cooker Mexican Beef Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves this stew, and I'm happy to make it since it's so simple! Serve the dish with cornbread to make the meal even more filling. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas
This stew is a knock-out with kids and adults. It’s mildly spicy with green chiles and red pepper flakes, but this is easily cut through with the beef and sour cream.
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Pressure-Cooker Pork Chops
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone will enjoy these fork-tender pork chops with a creamy, light gravy. Serve with a green vegetable, mashed potatoes or a salad. —Sue Bingham, Madisonville, Tennessee
The creamy and light gravy on these pork chops has a wonderful garlic and mustard flavor that’ll keep you coming back to this recipe. It drizzles beautifully over mashed potatoes. If you like this recipe, then learn how make instant pot pork chops.
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Grandma’s Pressure-Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've made this soup weekly since I modified my grandma's recipe for the pressure cooker. Chicken soup, especially this one, is quick to make and budget-friendly for any large family. —Tammy Stanko, Greensburg, Pennsylvania
It’s just like Grandma used to make. Literally! The chunky carrots alone are enough to transport anyone to their childhood bedroom on a day off from school.
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Pressure-Cooker Swiss Steak
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Swiss steak has a been a standby for family cooks for decades, and this no-fuss way to cook it promises to keep the entree popular for years to come. Best of all, it's low in calories and fat. —Sarah Burks, Wathena, Kansas
This no-fuss Swiss steak brings dinner to your table all the sooner. You can customize it to your taste with mushrooms, but we love the classic tomato and onion flavors it already offers.
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Pressure-Cooker Beef Stew
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to serve this twist on traditional stew with fresh rolls or crusty bread. The roast and vegetables cook quickly and make a comforting meal. My family loves this unique pressure-cooker beef stew. —Joanne Wright, Niles, Michigan
If you love pot roast, then you’ll love this beef stew. The veggies make for a well-balanced comfy meal.
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Pressure-Cooker Black-Eyed Peas with Ham
Total Time
30 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a regional favorite I grew to love after moving to the South: pressure-cooker black-eyed peas. You'll never want to eat canned black-eyed peas again! Serve the dish as a side with grilled chicken, or make it the main course and round out the meal with greens and cornbread. —Tammie Merrill, Wake Forest, North Carolina
The classic southern dish just got a whole lot better. With simple seasonings, you could have it as a side or dress it up as a main course!
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Pressure-Cooker Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These sandwiches are melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Everybody loves a good cheesesteak smothered with onions and peppers, then topped with cheese. —Kimberly Wallace, Dennison, Ohio
Everyone loves a Philly cheesesteak sandwich. The only thing that could make it better is if you could have them on the table in a snap. And now you can! This recipe will easily become your new go-to lunch for parties.
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Pressure-Cooker Risotto with Chicken and Mushrooms
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Portobello mushrooms add an earthy flavor to this creamy classic, while shredded rotisserie chicken makes it a snap to prepare. You'll savor every bite. —Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida
With a grocery store rotisserie chicken and a little bit of magic (ie. mushrooms), you can put together a mouth-watering dinner in just 30 minutes. This earthy and creamy dish is one you won’t want to miss!
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Pressure-Cooker Summer Squash
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We love squash, but I got bored with fixing plain old squash and cheese. I decided to jazz it up a bit by adding seasoned croutons and bacon. This was a huge hit with the family. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Every problem seems like it can be fixed with bacon. And getting out of a squash rut is no exception! The crouton and bacon combination makes squash go from ho-hum to wow.
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Pressure-Cooker Beef and Rice Cabbage Rolls
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family can't wait for dinner when I serve my tasty cabbage rolls. The dish comes together in a pinch and always satisfies. —Lynn Bowen, Geraldine, Alabama
Something about cabbage just feels like spring. These stuffed cabbage rolls never disappoint and are much more filling than you might expect.
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Ham and Beans
Total Time
6 hours 35 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I had never made or eaten this dish before meeting my husband here in Kentucky. Now I make it at least once a week. I serve it with some homemade sweet cornbread. Delicious! —Christine Duffy, Sturgis, Kentucky
This ground pork meat loaf will make you think of your mom, grandma or just the general feeling of home. This make-ahead dinner is a recipe box staple.
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Pressure-Cooker Thai Coconut Beef
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I love Thai food, but going out on weeknights can be challenging with busy schedules. I wanted to create a Thai-inspired dinner that could double as an easy lunch the following day. The beef is fantastic in this dish, but chicken or pork would be equally delicious!—Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Nothing beats Thai takeout. Unless you make it at home! This coconut beef will meet your expectations and then some.
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Hamburger Stew
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
16 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I got this hamburger stew recipe from a woman at our church, Lois Henry, when I needed a way to use up our bounty of home-canned tomatoes. My husband loves it, and I like that it's easy to warm up for a carefree dinner in the winter months. —Marcia Clay, Truman, Minnesota
