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Instant Pot Recipe BookBy Karen Petersen of 365 Days of Slow CookingIf you know me, you know I love my slow cooker. So it may surprise you that I’ve put together a recipebook about the Instant Pot. Well, to me the Instant Pot is an amazing tool that can help you achieve“slow cooker” results in a small amount of time. The Instant Pot is perfect for people that want to makea slow cooker recipe but forget to put it in the pot in the morning. It’s also great for busy people whowant to make a delicious dinner but don’t have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. The Instant Pot ismy new obsession! I can’t get over how much I love it. Chances are, if you’re reading this, you love yourstoo! Here are 30 awesome Instant Pot recipes that you can add to your repertoire. For all of theserecipes I used a 6 quart Instant Pot IP-LUX60 V3 Programmable Electric Pressure Cooker.Enjoy!Karen Petersen365daysofcrockpot.com2

Table of Contents:BreakfastWheat BerriesSingle Serving Steel Cut OatmealCinnamon Banana OatmealHard Boiled Eggs4567Meats/Main DishesSeasoned Shredded ChickenShredded BBQ Cream Cheese ChickenCafé Rio ChickenBBQ Chicken SpaghettiSmothered Pork ChopsSt Louis Baby Back Pork RibsMexican Pulled PorkBrown Sugar Carving HamBeef Short RibsBeef GyrosBeef Pot Pie3 Packet Roast8910111213141516171819SidesSteamed AsparagusCafé Rio Black BeansPerfect Brown RiceCafé Rio Cilantro Lime RiceRanch PotatoesMashed PotatoesMac and Cheese with Green ChilesYellow Baked Potatoes2021222324252627SoupsPesto Chicken Rice SoupTomato Basil Parmesan SoupSausage and Bacon Chili SoupGround Turkey Lentil ChiliHam and Bean Soup2829303132DessertDulce De Leche333

Wheat BerriesTender, chewy wheat berries cooked in minutesin your pressure cooker. I like to use them insalads, chili or spaghetti sauce.Total Time: 40 minutesINGREDIENTS3 cups water1 cup wheat berries (I used hard white wheat)Pinch of saltINSTRUCTIONS1. Add water, wheat and salt to Instant Pot.Secure the lid and set the valve to “sealing.”2. Set the manual timer for 30 minutes.3. When the timer beeps you can do a quickrelease by moving the valve to “venting.”4. Drain the wheat berries and enjoy bythemselves or in other recipes.4

Single Serving Steel CutOatmealMake one serving of chewy and hearty steelcuts oats easily in your Instant Pot in 15 minutesfrom start to finish.Total Time: 15 minutesYield: 1 servingINGREDIENTS1/3 cup steel cut oats (not the quick cookingkind)1/3 cup milk1/2 cup water1 1/2 tsp brown sugarINSTRUCTIONS1. Lightly spray the bottom of your Instant Potwith non-stick cooking spray.2. Add in the oats, milk, water and brown sugar.Stir.3. Cover the pressure cooker and make sure thevalve is on “sealing.” Push the manual buttonand set the timer for 10 minutes.4. Once the timer beeps turn the valve fromsealing to “venting.” As soon as the pressure isreleased you can open the Instant Pot andspoon your oatmeal into a bowl. I like to eatmine with sliced bananas and a splash of milk.5

Cinnamon Banana OatmealOld fashioned oatmeal is cooked withcinnamon, brown sugar and banana in yourelectric pressure cooker for a hearty, deliciousand quick breakfast.Total Time: 25 minutesYield: 3 servingsINGREDIENTS1 cup old fashioned oatmeal1 cup milk1 cup water2 bananas2 tsp cinnamon1 Tbsp brown sugarINSTRUCTIONS1. Spray the bottom of your Instant Pot lightlywith non-stick cooking spray. Add in theoatmeal, milk and water.2. Slice up 1 of the bananas and add it into thepot. Add in cinnamon and brown sugar. Stir.Set the manual button to 5 minutes.3. Once the timer beeps let the pressure releasenaturally for 10 minutes and then carefullyrelease the rest of the pressure. Be carefulthough since grains can get really foamy. Thebest way to release extra pressure is to gentlymove the valve halfway between “sealing” and“venting.” If any foam comes out move thevalve back to venting and wait for 20 secondsand then try again.4. Stir the oatmeal and scoop into bowls. Slicethe second banana and add fresh slices to thetop of each bowl.6

Hard Boiled EggsEasy to peel hard boiled eggs without the grayring around the yolk, made in your pressurecooker. I like to make hard boiled eggs in theInstant Pot because they are so much easier topeel.Total Time: 26 minutesINGREDIENTSEggs1 cup waterINSTRUCTIONS1. Place stainless steel trivet in the bottom ofthe Instant Pot. Add 1 cup of water into thebottom of the pot.2. Add in as many eggs as you’d like (don’t fillhigher than halfway full).3. Secure the lid and turn the sealing vent to“sealing”.4. Press the manual button and adjust the timeto 2 minutes.5. Once the timer beeps let it sit for 10-15minutes and then turn the valve from “sealing”to “venting.”6. Remove the lid and use tongs to place theeggs in a strainer and then run cold water overthem. After that feel free to eat them or juststore in the fridge until you’re ready to usethem.7

Seasoned Shredded ChickenIf you love rotisserie-style chicken you need tomake this chicken! It’s super tender and moist.My husband said to me, “I think this is the bestchicken you’ve ever made.”Total Time: 70 minutes*INGREDIENTS4-5 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken thighs andbreasts (you can use all thighs or you can use amix of thighs and breasts)1 cup water1 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon granules1 Tbsp garlic powder1 Tbsp onion powder1 Tbsp seasoned salt1 1/2 tsp oregano1 1/2 tsp black pepperINSTRUCTIONS1. Put chicken in the Instant Pot. My chickenwas 3 totally frozen blocks of chicken. Add inthe water, bouillon, garlic powder, onionpowder, seasoned salt, oregano and pepper.Secure the lid and turn the sealing vent to“sealed”.2. Press the manual button and adjust the timeto 30 minutes (if frozen) and 25 minutes (if notfrozen).3. Once the timer beeps let it sit for 10 minutesand then turn the valve from “sealing” to “quickpressure release.” Remove the lid and thenremove the chicken and place on a cuttingboard. Shred or cut the chicken.4. Eat as is or use in recipes that call for cookedchicken. Store leftover chicken in an airtightcontainer in the refrigerator or in the freezer.NOTES*My pressure cooker took almost 25 minutes tocome to pressure since the chicken was frozensolid. Then it took 30 minutes to cook. And then10 more for the pressure to release naturally.8

Shredded BBQ Cream CheeseChickenTender chicken breasts cooked in minutes inyour pressure cooker and then mixed withcream cheese and BBQ sauce. This 3-ingredientchicken is addictive! Perfect to serve onsandwiches, rolled up in tortillas or on pizza.Total Time: 22 minutesYield: 6 servingsINGREDIENTS2 lbs chicken breasts1 cup water3/4 cup BBQ sauce4 oz cream cheeseINSTRUCTIONS1. For the Instant Pot: Add water and chicken tothe pot. Cover and set valve to “sealing.” Pressmanual and set the timer to 12 minutes. Whenthe pressure cooker beeps you can do a quickrelease by pressing the valve to “venting.”Remove the chicken and place on a cuttingboard. Shred the chicken. Drain all the waterout of the pot. Add shredded chicken back intopot. Add in cream cheese and BBQ sauce. Stirand let the cream cheese melt and coat thechicken. Serve chicken on sandwiches, rolled upin tortillas, on pizza, or on salad greens.2. For the Slow Cooker: Add water and chickento the slow cooker. Cover cook on low for 4hours. Remove the chicken and place on acutting board. Shred the chicken. Drain all thewater out of the crockpot. Add shreddedchicken back into crockpot. Add in creamcheese and BBQ sauce. Stir and let the creamcheese melt and coat the chicken. Serve chickenon sandwiches, rolled up in tortillas, on pizza, oron salad greens.9

Cafe Rio ChickenThis quickly cooked shredded chicken is perfectto serve with your Mexican dinners on salads, inburritos, in enchiladas or over rice.Total Time: 47 minutesYield: 15 servingsINGREDIENTS2 1/2 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breasts2 1/2 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken thighs,trimmed of excess fat1 cup Italian dressing1 Tbsp chili powder1 Tbsp cumin1 Tbsp garlic powder1 tsp kosher saltINSTRUCTIONSAdd all ingredients to the Instant Pot. Cover thepot and turn the valve to “sealing.” Pushmanual and adjust the time to 17 minutes.When the pressure cooker beeps let thepressure release naturally for 15 minutes andthen remove the lid.Transfer the chicken to a cutting board andshred and then add the chicken back into juicesinside the Instant Pot. Stir and then serve thechicken. You may need to salt and pepper totaste.10

BBQ Chicken SpaghettiThis easy 5-ingredient recipe is a perfect familyfriendly weeknight meal and is made evenfaster with your electric pressure cooker.Total Time: 33 minutesYield: 4-6 servingsINGREDIENTS1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs,thawed2 cups spaghetti sauce1/2 cup BBQ sauce1/2 cup Greek yogurt or cream cheese or sourcream8 oz spaghettiINSTRUCTIONS1. Place chicken, spaghetti sauce and bbq saucein the Instant Pot. Cover and turn the valve to“sealing.” Set the timer to 13 minutes onmanual.2. While the chicken is cooking prepare thepasta on the stove top according to directionson the package.3. When the timer beeps let the chicken sit for 5minutes and then release the rest of thepressure slowly.4. Remove the chicken and place on a cuttingboard. Shred or cut the chicken and then returnit to the pot. Add in Greek yogurt (I used fullfat). Stir until incorporated.5. Add in the drained pasta and stir. Serve andenjoy.11

bowl. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce inthe pressure cooker. The sauce will thicken upalmost instantly.8. Crumble the bacon that you cooked earlier.Place the pork chops on a platter. Spoon thesauce over the pork chops and then top withcrumbled bacon.Smothered Pork ChopsThin sirloin pork chops cooked in the pressurecooker until tender and topped with a savorysauce and bacon crumbles.Total Time: 31 minutesYield: 4 servingsINGREDIENTS4 strips of bacon, uncooked1 onion, diced2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 tsp dried thyme1/2 tsp brown sugar1/2 cup chicken broth2 Tbsp lite soy sauce1 lb boneless thin sirloin pork chopsSalt and pepper1 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar2 Tbsp cornstarchINSTRUCTIONS1. Turn the Instant Pot to sauté. Fry the baconin the bottom of the Instant Pot until crispy.Remove the bacon and place on top of a couplepaper towels and press the paper towels overthe bacon to absorb the grease.2. Drain all but 1 tsp of the bacon grease out ofthe Instant Pot. Sauté the onion in the bacongrease and when onions are almost translucentadd in the garlic and sauté it as well.3. Add in thyme, brown sugar, chicken broth,soy sauce and stir.4. Nestle the pork chops into the Instant Potand lightly salt and pepper the pork chops.5. Cover the pot and press manual and set thetimer to 1 minute. After the pressure cookerbeeps let the pressure release naturally for 10minutes.6. Remove the lid and place the pork chopsonto a platter. Loosely tent the pork chops withfoil. Add the vinegar into the pressure cooker.7. Turn the Instant Pot to sauté and mix 2 Tbspof cornstarch with 2 Tbsp of water in a small12