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Post navigation Want to Save this Recipe for Later? Leave a Reply 26 comments Tamara Prichard — November 3, 2020 @ 10:42 AM Reply I have tried a couple of your recipes they were easy and delicious. The BBQ ribs are the best I ever had. Last night I made corned beef and cabbage super yummy . I will be try some more recipes. When they say damn delicious the recipes are the best damn delicious I have ever had . Thanks for sharing your recipes. JULIE BRUNE — March 25, 2020 @ 12:02 PM Reply Antelope sausage meatball Italian wedding soup.Incredible soup. Marv Beachler — April 5, 2019 @ 4:53 PM Reply I have two Instant Pots, both are 6 quarts. I’ve made every one of these recipes and they really are awesome! I use my IP from 5 to 7 days a week. It still amazes me how quickly it cook and, after you set the time and the lid’s sealed one just walks away and lets the IP do its thing. Marv Tina — December 12, 2018 @ 12:41 AM Reply Bookmarked these. I will try all at weekend and be back with reviews and ideas. Thanks for your sharing these recipes. Christine — November 29, 2018 @ 7:53 PM Reply I almost cheered out loud when I saw you had a favorites list for Instapot. All the recipes I’ve tried here have been amazing. I can’t wait to try these! alicia purple — November 22, 2018 @ 3:46 AM Reply I’ve made this few times and I am currently making this and I plan on straining it to make the Greek yogurt. This Recipe is very good and Thanks for your help! Gary Sanchez — October 22, 2018 @ 8:02 AM Reply I’m new to the Instant Pot thing but so far I’m loving it! Jana @ Damn Delicious — October 22, 2018 @ 8:39 AM Reply Awesome! Kaye Lawson — October 10, 2018 @ 9:33 PM Reply I would really like to have Butters food recipe and I bet allot of your dog owners out there who follow you would also!Please repeat for us. Thank you!!! Becky — September 11, 2018 @ 10:15 AM Reply Love your Instant Pot recipes. Emmeline — August 10, 2018 @ 4:44 AM Reply I just got my Instantpot and it’s still in the box. I have not opened it yet. I’m was looking for some recipes to try and that’s how I found your website. I can’t wait to try all of them! Jana @ Damn Delicious — August 10, 2018 @ 6:43 PM Reply Let us know how you like them! Kelsey — August 1, 2018 @ 9:13 AM Reply SOOOO excited to try these on my new Instant pot! Sherry Holliman — July 25, 2018 @ 10:24 AM Reply Just got a 3-Quart Insta Pot. If I halve a recipe that’s made for a 6-quart InstaPot, do I also halve the cooking time? Or just cook for 2/3 of the time? Or use the same amount of cooking time? Chungah @ Damn Delicious — July 25, 2018 @ 1:00 PM Reply Hi Sherry! All recipes have been tested using a 6-qt Instant Pot. That being said, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty at this time. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications. Jeanne — February 13, 2020 @ 5:46 AM Reply I was just given a small IP, too. What have you found out about cooking times, please?Thanks. Laura — July 19, 2018 @ 3:49 PM Reply LOVE your website. Your pictures and recipes are beautiful and delicious. I just snagged an InstantPot during Amazon Prime Days. I will definitely be using everyone of these. Which one first? Struggling between Korean Beef and Butter chicken. Thanks! Chungah @ Damn Delicious — July 19, 2018 @ 8:34 PM Reply That’s a tough choice. I love them both! 🙂 Marcela — July 2, 2018 @ 2:22 PM Reply Wow. I’ll definitely be trying ALL of them!! Thanks for sharing!! Vanessa — June 30, 2018 @ 10:33 PM Reply I don’t have an instant pot, can you recommend one to buy? Which one do you use? Chungah @ Damn Delicious — July 1, 2018 @ 7:30 AM Reply Hi Vanessa! I use the Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt. It is available for purchase on Amazon.com here. Mary — June 17, 2018 @ 11:37 AM Reply I don’t have an instant pot , can I use a saute pan with a lid and cook with on a low simmer ? Chungah @ Damn Delicious — June 17, 2018 @ 5:09 PM Reply Unfortunately, every recipe differs so I cannot say with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications. I also have hundreds of non-Instant Pot recipes you can try! 🙂 Alice Smith — September 20, 2018 @ 11:09 PM Reply For Mary that doesn’t own an Instant PotZuppa Toscana Soup Ingredients• 1 pound Italian sausage• 1 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes• 1 large white onion, diced• 4 slices bacon chopped• 3 cloves garlic, minced• 8 cups chicken broth• 2 cups Water• 1 cup Heavy cream• 3 large Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped• 3 cups Kale, washed and roughly chopped• Salt and pepper, to tasteDirections1. In a medium skillet, saute the Italian sausage with the red pepper flakes. Drain excess fat, set aside.2. In a large soup pot, saute the bacon. When the bacon is half way cooked, add the onions and garlic. Saute until the onions are tender-about 5 minutes.3. Add the chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil.4. Add the potatoes and cook until soft, about 30 minutes.5. Add in the heavy cream and sausage and cook until the soup is heated.6. Stir in the chopped kale. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot. JSON formatter — June 12, 2018 @ 2:42 AM Reply Looks so delicious! I am on diet but I can’t stop my appetite when I look at your food. OMG, I need go to the market and make these dish tonight. Paige Flamm — June 6, 2018 @ 12:39 PM Reply Your instant pot recipes are always my go-to! We’ve tried almost every one of these on this list!Paigehttp://thehappyflammily.com FAQs

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The best and easiest instant pot recipes for anyone who owns an Instant Pot! From 20-minute chicken burrito bowls to pot roast in less than 1 hour! If you don’t have an Instant Pot just yet, these recipes will be sure to convince you to get one ASAP!

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1. Instant Pot 20 Minute Chicken Burrito Bowls – This literally comes together in less than 10 min prep and another 10 min in the pressure cooker. The chicken is so tender and the flavors are just unbelievable here. After this, you’ll never want to make burrito bowls without your IP. [GET THE RECIPE.]

2. Instant Pot Creamy Broccoli Mac and Cheese –Making mac and cheese in the Instant Pot is definitely the way to go. It’s unbelievably easy, it’s made in one single pot (hello, easiest clean up ever), and the mac and cheese comes out amazingly creamy. You can’t beat that. [GET THE RECIPE.]

3. Instant Pot Potato Corn Chowder – So hearty, cozy and creamy – perfect for those cold nights. It’s comfort food at it’s easiest. [GET THE RECIPE.]

4. Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice – Thanks to the pressure cooker, everyone’s favorite New Orleans dish can be made in no time. No need to presoak the beans either. Simply throw everything into the IP and let it do the work for you. [GET THE RECIPE.]

5. Instant Pot Korean Beef – No sautéing. No shredding. No nothing. Just 10 min prep or less. And the meat comes out so perfectly melt-in-your-mouth tender. [GET THE RECIPE.]

6. Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto – I promise, this will be the EASIEST risotto you will ever make right in your pressure cooker without any stirring or any kind of fuss or babysitting. The risotto comes out perfectly too – rich and creamy, loaded with mushrooms, spinach, peas and freshly grated Parmesan. [GET THE RECIPE.]

7. Instant Pot Pot Roast –A complete pot roast Sunday dinner in the pressure cooker in just 60 minutes? Yes, please. [GET THE RECIPE.]

8. The Best Instant Pot Chili – Yes, it’s simply the best. Just be sure to serve with lots of cornbread, please. [GET THE RECIPE.]

9. Instant Pot Butter Chicken – Better than restaurant-quality butter chicken right at home. Serve with rice and extra garlic naan for the best home-cooked meal ever. [GET THE RECIPE.]

10. Instant Pot Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Copycat –This copycat tastes just like the restaurant version except you can now make it right in the IP. Anyone can make it so it’s basically fool-proof. [GET THE RECIPE.]

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  1. Tamara Prichard November 3, 2020 @ 10:42 AM Reply

    I have tried a couple of your recipes they were easy and delicious. The BBQ ribs are the best I ever had. Last night I made corned beef and cabbage super yummy . I will be try some more recipes. When they say damn delicious the recipes are the best damn delicious I have ever had . Thanks for sharing your recipes.

  2. JULIE BRUNE March 25, 2020 @ 12:02 PM Reply

    Antelope sausage meatball Italian wedding soup.
    Incredible soup.

  3. Marv Beachler April 5, 2019 @ 4:53 PM Reply

    I have two Instant Pots, both are 6 quarts. I’ve made every one of these recipes and they really are awesome! I use my IP from 5 to 7 days a week. It still amazes me how quickly it cook and, after you set the time and the lid’s sealed one just walks away and lets the IP do its thing. Marv

  4. Tina December 12, 2018 @ 12:41 AM Reply

    Bookmarked these. I will try all at weekend and be back with reviews and ideas. Thanks for your sharing these recipes.

  5. Christine November 29, 2018 @ 7:53 PM Reply

    I almost cheered out loud when I saw you had a favorites list for Instapot. All the recipes I’ve tried here have been amazing. I can’t wait to try these!

  6. alicia purple November 22, 2018 @ 3:46 AM Reply

    I’ve made this few times and I am currently making this and I plan on straining it to make the Greek yogurt. This Recipe is very good and Thanks for your help!

  7. Gary Sanchez October 22, 2018 @ 8:02 AM Reply

    I’m new to the Instant Pot thing but so far I’m loving it!

  8. Kaye Lawson October 10, 2018 @ 9:33 PM Reply

    I would really like to have Butters food recipe and I bet allot of your dog owners out there who follow you would also!
    Please repeat for us. Thank you!!!

  9. Becky September 11, 2018 @ 10:15 AM Reply

    Love your Instant Pot recipes.

  10. Emmeline August 10, 2018 @ 4:44 AM Reply

    I just got my Instantpot and it’s still in the box. I have not opened it yet. I’m was looking for some recipes to try and that’s how I found your website. I can’t wait to try all of them!

  11. Kelsey August 1, 2018 @ 9:13 AM Reply

    SOOOO excited to try these on my new Instant pot!

  12. Sherry Holliman July 25, 2018 @ 10:24 AM Reply

    Just got a 3-Quart Insta Pot. If I halve a recipe that’s made for a 6-quart InstaPot, do I also halve the cooking time? Or just cook for 2/3 of the time? Or use the same amount of cooking time?

    • Chungah @ Damn Delicious July 25, 2018 @ 1:00 PM Reply

      Hi Sherry! All recipes have been tested using a 6-qt Instant Pot. That being said, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty at this time. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications.

    • Jeanne February 13, 2020 @ 5:46 AM Reply

      I was just given a small IP, too. What have you found out about cooking times, please?
      Thanks.

  13. Laura July 19, 2018 @ 3:49 PM Reply

    LOVE your website. Your pictures and recipes are beautiful and delicious. I just snagged an InstantPot during Amazon Prime Days. I will definitely be using everyone of these. Which one first? Struggling between Korean Beef and Butter chicken. Thanks!

    • Chungah @ Damn Delicious July 19, 2018 @ 8:34 PM Reply

      That’s a tough choice. I love them both! 🙂

  14. Marcela July 2, 2018 @ 2:22 PM Reply

    Wow. I’ll definitely be trying ALL of them!! Thanks for sharing!!

  15. Vanessa June 30, 2018 @ 10:33 PM Reply

    I don’t have an instant pot, can you recommend one to buy? Which one do you use?

    • Chungah @ Damn Delicious July 1, 2018 @ 7:30 AM Reply

      Hi Vanessa! I use the Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt. It is available for purchase on Amazon.com here.

  16. Mary June 17, 2018 @ 11:37 AM Reply

    I don’t have an instant pot , can I use a saute pan with a lid and cook with on a low simmer ?

    • Chungah @ Damn Delicious June 17, 2018 @ 5:09 PM Reply

      Unfortunately, every recipe differs so I cannot say with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications. I also have hundreds of non-Instant Pot recipes you can try! 🙂

    • Alice Smith September 20, 2018 @ 11:09 PM Reply

      For Mary that doesn’t own an Instant Pot
      Zuppa Toscana Soup

      Ingredients

      • 1 pound Italian sausage
      • 1 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
      • 1 large white onion, diced
      • 4 slices bacon chopped
      • 3 cloves garlic, minced
      • 8 cups chicken broth
      • 2 cups Water
      • 1 cup Heavy cream
      • 3 large Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
      • 3 cups Kale, washed and roughly chopped
      • Salt and pepper, to taste

      Directions
      1. In a medium skillet, saute the Italian sausage with the red pepper flakes. Drain excess fat, set aside.

      2. In a large soup pot, saute the bacon. When the bacon is half way cooked, add the onions and garlic. Saute until the onions are tender-about 5 minutes.

      3. Add the chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil.

      4. Add the potatoes and cook until soft, about 30 minutes.

      5. Add in the heavy cream and sausage and cook until the soup is heated.

      6. Stir in the chopped kale. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

  17. JSON formatter June 12, 2018 @ 2:42 AM Reply

    Looks so delicious! I am on diet but I can’t stop my appetite when I look at your food. OMG, I need go to the market and make these dish tonight.

  18. Paige Flamm June 6, 2018 @ 12:39 PM Reply

    Your instant pot recipes are always my go-to! We’ve tried almost every one of these on this list!

    Paige
    http://thehappyflammily.com

Top 10 Instant Pot Recipes | Damn Delicious (2024)

FAQs

Does Instant Pot count down when cooking? ›

The instant lot will count down from the time you set it. to. When the time is up, the pot will automatically turn. over to keep warm and will display an L0:00.

Why do Instant Pot recipes say do not stir? ›

As explained by Kitchn, stirring the pasta with the liquid before locking the appliance and setting it to pressure cook will cause the dish to go sticky and gummy as it cooks, due to the way pasta releases starch under pressure.

What makes an Instant Pot so special? ›

However, the Instant Pot is more functional than a slow cooker and a rice cooker combined because it can also pressure-cook. The word “instant” in the name gives it away: You can cook things astonishingly fast in a pressure cooker—even notoriously slow-cooking or labor-intensive foods, such as risotto and brisket.

What do you cook in Instant Pot first? ›

When it comes to breaking your Instant Pot in, it's a good idea to start with some basic foods and simple meals you're already familiar with, then slowly expand your Instant Pot repertoire from there. Try making staples like eggs, sweet potatoes, rice, or lentils using just the pressure cooker function.

How long do instant pots last? ›

The average lifespan of an Instant Pot ranges from 2-5 years, but it can last longer depending on how often it's used and how well-maintained it is. So it's safe to say Instant Pots aren't commonly being replaced, and may even be a one-time purchase.

Do you cover meat with liquid in pressure cooker? ›

While you may cover meat almost completely for a conventional braise, use just enough liquid for the cooker to reach pressure – during pressure cooking the meat will release it's own juice and braise in that flavorful liquid, instead.

Why did Instapot go out of business? ›

“In particular, tightening of credit terms and higher interest rates impacted our liquidity levels and made our capital structure unsustainable,” Mr. Gadbois said. Instant Brands said in a statement on Wednesday that the new financing would allow the company to continue paying workers, vendors and suppliers.

Do you need to stir food in a pressure cooker? ›

There is no need to stir. High pressure means your food won't have cold spots. Yes! Sometimes with cooking doing the extra work pays off, but other times it's just a lot of extra energy for the same result.

Do you stir when slow cooking? ›

Due to the nature of a slow cooker, there is no need to stir the food unless it specifically says to in your recipe. In fact, taking the lid off to stir food causes the slow cooker to lose a significant amount of heat, extending the cooking time required. Therefore, it is best not to remove the lid for stirring.

What happens when you put too much water in a pressure cooker? ›

Overfilling: Adding too much water to a pressure cooker can cause it to become overfilled, exceeding its maximum capacity. This can prevent the cooker from building up enough pressure to cook food properly and may result in leaks or spills.

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