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May 21, 2018 by Recipe Artist

Breakfast Meal Prep using a Pressure Cooker

Meal prepping is a big key for my diet so far on Keto. So when my husband asked me to meal prep him something to eat for breakfast I didn’t mind. So after checking out what we could have, I figured out we should do egg bites. So I used the silicone egg mold and made 14 egg bites and it will last us for 5 days.

What you need

14 eggs
1/2 cup of cheese
1/3 cup of bacon bits
(I buy a bag from Sam’s Club)
salt and pepper

How to make

First, get a bowl or mason jar and put your eggs in.
Then your cheese, bacon, salt, and pepper.
Then mix it up till it you are happy with the way the mixture looks.
Normally it takes me about 3 minutes of shaking.

Now get your trivet out that came with your Instant Pot.
I fill out about 3/4 of the way.
Then add in in 1-1 1/2 cups of water in the bottom of your trivet.
Place your eggs in the silicone egg mold while in the pressure cooker.
Close your lid and turn to pressure cooker mode and cook for
4 minutes. Once the timer goes off you will open the valve and let
out the pressure quickly. Once the pressure is released open the lid
and remove the eggs from the mold and start your second batch.

With my diet, I can have 2 per day and it is 1 carb per egg bite but I go on the
high end and count them as 2 carbs for each. Mine is lower
than most recipes because I don’t add any extra filler like milk,
heavy cream or anything else. I just want simple and easy so I don’t have
figure out too many points.

May 18, 2018 by Recipe Artist

Pressure Cooker Carne Adovada

Carne Adovada is one of my favorite dishes to make. It has amazing flavor plus it reminds me of my vacation to New Mexico. The recipe is easy and you can get a jar of easier for you to make or if you want you can follow this recipe that my friend wrote up if you want homemade. I use the pre-made since I have no time when I make dinner and use my Instant Pot most times.

What you need

3 lbs of pork butt
cut off the bone into 1-2 inch pieces
1 tsp of minced garlic

1/2 cup of diced onion
14 oz of Bueno Red Chile (like in the picture)
3oz of chicken broth

How to make

First I cut my meat up into small pieces.
Then I poured the chicken broth and red chile sauce.
Next add your pork, garlic, and onion.
Use a spoon to mix it up well, make sure all your pork is mostly covered.

After that, you will close your lid turn into manual/pressure cook mode and cook for 45 minutes on high.
Once the timer goes off turn off your Instant Pot and let it naturally release for at least 10 minutes.
Once the 10 minutes is up you can open the valve and let out any remaining pressure.
Next, you will open and see the pork looking just like mine.
I made mine into a burrito, I used the juice for the top of the burrito and the pork inside of it.

May 11, 2018 by Recipe Artist

Sides you make in a Pressure Cooker that go Great with Grilling

Summer is coming fast and cooking outside more often is too. In my house my husband minds the grill while I cook a side or two inside. So I thought since most times I use my Instant Pot I would share with you some Instant Pot Sides that go Great with Grilling. This list is perfect for having amazing side dishes cooking while you tend the grill. Plus, these are all going to be family-friendly!

Instant Pot Sides that go Great with Grilling

Gourmet Mac & Cheese in Instant Pot
Here is the recipe

Sweet Corn on the Cob
Here is the recipe

Buttery Mashed Potatoes
Here is the recipe

Instant Pot Beanie Weenies
Here is the recipe

Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes
Here is the recipe

Instant Pot Potato Salad
Here is the recipe

Instant Pot Spinach Dip
Here is the recipe

Instant Pot Hatch Green Chile Rice
Here is the recipe

Purple Potato Salad
Here is the recipe

Borracho Beans in Instant Pot
Here is the recipe

Instant Pot Creamed Corn
Here is the recipe

Instant Pot Flan
Here is the recipe

Instant Pot Vanilla Rice Pudding
Here is the recipe

Instant Pot Okra with Tomatoes
Here is the recipe

Baked Apples made in Instant Pot
Here is the recipe

Homemade Baked Beans in Instant Pot
Here is the recipe

Brussels Sprouts in 5 Minutes
Here is the recipe

Instant Pot Ranch Potatoes
Here is the recipe

Instant Pot Spanish Rice
Here is the recipe

Honey Glazed Carrots made Simple
Here is the recipe

Grab the ingredients for these amazing recipes and know you can easily make them in minutes using your Instant Pot. Vegetables, starches, and even a dessert all make this a great choice for your next weekend barbecue event!

You'll love this great list of Instant Pot Sides that are perfect to go alongside your favorite grilled foods! They are delicious, easy, and a perfect accompaniment to any grilled meat!

May 2, 2018 by Recipe Artist

How to make Taco Meat Pressure Cooker

So making Instant Pot taco meat in my house is a must. We use it for so many different recipes from nachos to tacos and even enchiladas. So when I make I make enough for two meals in our house. Also I stretch 2 lbs out to a little over 3lbs buy using pinto beans. The recipe for pinto beans is here. I make those in bulk to and am able to freeze 4lbs a month. So follow my recipe below and you will have amazingly easy meat that you can use on a variety of recipes.

What you need

2lbs of half-frozen ground beef
1lb of frozen pinto beans
1 cup of salsa
1 cup of water or 1/2 cup if you want less liquid in the end.
some taco seasoning if you want

How to make

First, if you are wanting less liquid use 1/2 cup. If you are worried about the
amount note that when the pinto beans defrost you will gain more liquid helping you not get the burn notice on your pressure cooker.

Since my pinto beans are premade I already have enough seasoning but my husband
was using for tacos so I actually added a little taco seasoning on the top of mine.
So all I do is add in the cup of water on the bottom of my pot, then the salsa
then the blocks of frozen beef and pinto beans.

Close the lid and cook on manual/pressure cooker mode for 8 minutes. 10 minutes your ground beef is frozen solid.
Once the pressure beeps turn off and let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes. Then you can open up the valve and let out any remaining pressure.
When you open the lid you will use a spatula or a tool like mine to chop up your meat.
Next, serve with whatever dish you want.

April 17, 2018 by Recipe Artist

Pressure Cooker Salisbury Steak

My husband ate Salisbury steak a lot as a kid. So he requests that I make it at least every few weeks. So I didn’t have time to cook up and watch on the stove recently when he wants. So I made in my Instant Pot and it came out perfect. So check out how I made perfect Instant Pot Salisbury Steak. This will be enough for 5-7 people. I made with roasted potatoes that I made in the oven.

Instant Pot Salisbury Steak

This is a perfect way to use up ground beef. Everyone in the family will love this rich recipe that is frugal and simple. While I served it with some roasted potatoes I made in the oven, you could serve with buttered noodles or even our Instant Pot Mashed Red Potatoes, Instant Pot Garlic Rosemary Mashed Potatoes, or our Instant Pot Buttery Mashed Potatoes!

Ingredients for Instant Pot Salisbury Steak

2lbs of ground beef (85/15 what I used)
1 package of brown gravy mix
8oz of fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 cup water

Directions for Instant Pot Salisbury Steak

In a microwave-safe bowl, heat water in the microwave for 2 minutes. You want the water to be very hot.

Pour the hot water into the bottom of the Instant Pot Liner and mix brown gravy mix into the water with a whisk

Add the mushrooms to the gravy mixture

Season the ground beef using salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and onions, then make them into patties. 2 pounds can make around 8 patties

Place your trivet into the Instant Pot liner, and gently place your patties onto the trivet

Close the lid to your Instant Pot and cook on manual/pressure cooker mode for 6 minutes

Once the timer goes off you will release the steam naturally for at least 10 minutes

Release any remaining pressure, and remove the Instant Pot lid.

Gently remove the trivet and place the patties into the gravy and allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving

Make Instant Pot Salisbury Steak as a great family friendly beef recipe that saves time and money! This frugal but delicious meal is a great way to meal prep!

This Instant Pot Salisbury Steak is a great option for any busy weeknight! You’ll love seeing how much your family loves this, and the recipe just can’t be beat!

More Instant Pot Beef Recipes:

Instant Pot Shredded Beef

Balsamic Vinegar Roast Beef Sandwiches

Instant Pot Beef Burgandy

Authentic Beef Cheek Barbacoa

Instant Pot Korean Beef Burritos

Easy Instant Pot Creamy Corned Beef and Pasta

March 29, 2018 by Recipe Artist

Southern Style Pressure Cooker Okra with Tomatoes

How I love my southern food. It is something I will eat daily if you feed it to me. So when I went to make my famous side Southern Style Tomatoes and Okra in the Instant Pot this week, I thought to myself why don’t I save myself some time and cook it in my Instant Pot. It could make the time go faster and could taste better. [Read more…]

March 21, 2018 by Recipe Artist

Make Shredded Beef in your Pressure Cooker

This Instant Pot Shredded Beef is so versatile. It’s a great way to batch cook beef to use for tons of recipes. You can use for enchiladas, nachos, sandwiches, tacos, taquitos and other recipes. It’s just a great flavorful way of cooking a chuck roast to use throughout the week for other recipes.

Instant Pot Shredded Beef

One of my favorite things about shredded beef is that it is a great way to use a tougher cut of meat. I prefer a rump roast or chuck roast, but you can use stew meats or any beef roast for this recipe. The tougher cuts usually require longer cook times, but the Instant Pot really cuts back on that.

[Read more…]

March 10, 2018 by Recipe Artist

Borracho Beans in Pressure Cooker

It is a Sunday and I am meal prepping for my week. This week I will be making shredded chicken with Borracho Beans in the Instant Pot and rice for my husband. Before we my Instant Pot we could have to sit around all day and cook in my crock pot but now it takes two hours to cook all my food and have in the fridge for the next day. [Read more…]

February 20, 2018 by Recipe Artist

Balsamic Vinegar Roast Beef Sandwiches

My husband came up with this recipe. You can add in potatoes or carrots or make into sandwiches. We make our into Balsamic Vinegar Roast Beef Sandwiches. We added red peppers from a jar but you don’t have to. add them unless you like that added touch. You can even add on some melted provolone or gouda cheese!

Balsamic Vinegar Roast Beef Sandwiches

Roast beef is a staple item in our menu plan. We can pick up a chuck or round roast on sale almost every week, and the Instant Pot makes it so much easier to prepare and have ready in a short time. Adding balsamic vinegar to the sauce on this recipe cuts the sweetness and adds a delicious flavor that is unexpected and flavorful.

Ingredients for Roast Beef Sandwiches

2-3 lb boneless chuck or round roast (cut up in 3-4 pieces)
1/2 cup of beef broth
1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar
1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon of honey
1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
2 cloves of garlic, chopped up

Directions for Roast Beef Sandwiches

Start by adding broth, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, red pepper flakes, and garlic into your Instant Pot liner and stirring until well combined.

Next, place your beef roast into the Instant Pot Liner, and turn over a few times so all sides are coated in the marinade mixture.

Cover with the Instant Pot lid, and set to seal.

Place on manual high pressure and set for 75 minutes.

Once the cooking cycle has completed, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes.

After the pressure release is complete, open the valve to let out any remaining pressure, and open lid.

Shred the beef with forks or tongs and mix well with the sauce.

We enjoy this on sandwich bread, hamburger buns, or a hoagie roll split into two halves. You could even

More Instant Pot Beef Recipes:

Instant Pot Beef Burgundy

Instant Pot Pepper Steak

Instant Pot Lasagna

Authentic Beef Cheek Barbacoa

Instant Pot Shepherd’s Pie

Molasses Glazed Ribs

February 15, 2018 by Recipe Artist

Pressure Cooker Beanie Weenies

My husband loves Beanie Weenies. They remind him of his childhood. So when I figured out how to make Instant Pot Beanie Weenies. I made them for him and he said I must share how I made since it was so good.

Instant Pot Beanie Weenies

Beanie weenies remind me of camping out as a kid, but they don’t really remind me of great flavor. Making them from scratch like this really has changed how I feel about them. So much flavor, plus so easy to make! They are a great way to make a family-friendly meal that everyone will enjoy. Plus, you can make large batches and portion for lunches throughout the week.

Ingredients for Instant Pot Beanie Weenies

2 cans of 28ounces canned pork and beans
12 ounces of hot dogs, diced into pieces
1/2 whole onion diced
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
6 slices bacon cooked and chopped
1/2 tsp of garlic powder
1/2 cup light brown sugar

Directions for Instant Pot Beanie Weenie

Prepare bacon and set aside. (i love placing the bacon in a single layer on a baking sheet and baking at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. It comes out perfect without a ton of mess).

Set the Instant Pot to Saute mode

Add diced hot dogs to your Instant Pot liner on cook for 2 minutes on Saute mode

Add remaining ingredients to the Instant Pot liner as shown below.

Mix all ingredients together until well combined.

Cover your Instant Pot liner with the lid and set to seal

Choose manual high pressure for 20 minutes.

Once the cooking cycle has completed, open the valve and quickly release the pressure.

Open the Instant Pot and stir the mixture prior to serving.

These Instant Pot Beanie Weenies will be a favorite meal that your whole family will love. Kids will think you’ve really given them a great treat, and you’ll love how simple this recipe is to make!

More Kid-Friendly Recipes:

Easy One Pot Enchilada Pasta

Chicken Noodle Casserole in the Instant Pot

25 Kid Friendly Instant Pot Recipes