Instant Pot Carnitas

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds pork shoulder, either butt or picnic
  • 7 strips orange zest
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large onion, chopped, plus finely chopped onion for garnish
  • 1 ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 ½ tsp crushed dried oregano leaves
  • 1 ½ tsp kosher salt, more to taste
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • Juice from 1 fresh orange
  • 2 Cups Chicken Stock

Directions

  1. Place pork, garlic, salt, orange zest, onion, red pepper flakes, oregano, coriander, orange juice, cinnamon stick and cumin in Instant Pot. Toss with your hands until well combined. Seal lid and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes then perform a quick release.
  2. Release pressure manually. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pork to a large bowl. Shred meat with two forks or your hands. Pour 1 cup cooking liquid over meat and toss to combine.
  3. Working in batches, transfer shredded pork to a large nonstick skillet set over high heat and cook, undisturbed, until underside is well browned, about 5 minutes. Toss and continue to cook, tossing occasionally, until some of the edges are caramelized and crisp, 5–7 minutes longer. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel–lined baking sheet. Cover with foil to keep warm and moist.

Instant Pot Irish Stew with Guinness

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds stew meat
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bottle Guinness beer
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 2  Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1.5 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 ribs celery sliced
  • 1 Tsp Thyme (dried) or 3 sprigs fresh
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 pound baby carrots cut in half
  • 2 russet potatoes cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 Tablespoon water

Directions

  1. Turn the Instant Pot to sauté and set it to “More” then add olive oil.
  2. Season the beef with salt and pepper and add to the Instant Pot. Brown beef on all sides and remove to a plate.
  3. Add the diced onion to the Instant Pot and cook until for 2 minutes until translucent. Next add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Add the beer to deglaze the pot. Use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the browned beef, beef stock, tomato paste, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, celery, thyme, and bay leaves to the Instant Pot.
  6. Set the pot to the Stew setting and cook for 30 minutes then perform a quick release.
  7. Remove the bay leaves and thyme. Add the carrots and potatoes and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes. Do a quick release when the time is up.
  8. If you want a thicker stew add a cornstarch slurry (water and cornstarch 1:1)
  9. Serve warm with a hearty bread and garnished with fresh thyme

Instant Pot Sheppard’s Pie

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tsp salt
  • 1/2 Tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ Tsp thyme
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 cups frozen peas and carrots
  • 3-4 medium potatoes, peeled
  • ½ cup half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 Tsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tsp onion powder

Directions

  1. Turn on a Sauté function set to Normal. Heat oil and add ground beef, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Then cook until beef has browned and onions are soft and translucent
  2. Add tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme.
  3. Pour in beef broth and add frozen peas and carrots. Stir until everything is well blended.
  4. Place trivet in the pot so that it rests a little bit above the meat mixture.
  5. Place the peeled potatoes on top of the trivet.
  6. Pressure cook on high for 10 minutes, then natural release 10 minutes.
  7. Carefully remove the potatoes and put them into a bowl.
  8. In the bowl with the potatoes add half-and-half, butter, onion powder and garlic powder to bowl with the potatoes. Mash until well blended. Salt and pepper to taste.

Low Calorie Instant Pot Turkey Breast

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Boneless Turkey Breast (Turkey London broil or tenderloin will work)
  • 1TB Olive Oil
  • ½ Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper
  • ½ Tsp Onion Powder
  • ½ Tsp Thyme (Dried)
  • ½ Tsp Sage (Dried)
  • ½ Tsp Rosemary  (Dried)
  • ½ Tsp Parsley  (Dried)
  • ½ Tsp Paprika
  • ½ Tsp Basil (Dried)
  • 1 Cup chicken stock
  • 1 Onion cut in half and peeled.
  • 4-5 cloves garlic peeled

Directions

  1. Place olive oil and all spices together and mix well to create a paste.
  2. Rub spices and oil over turkey breast.
  3. Add stock, onion and garlic.
  4. Place trivet in instant pot
  5. Lay turkey on top of trivet (if necessary cut in half to fit into instant pot).
  6. Use Poultry setting and cook 8 Minutes, then when the cycle completes perform a 2 minute natural release.
  7. Rest Turkey for 10 minutes then slice and serve.
  8. Optional – Create a sauce with the liquid remaining in the pot.

Worlds Best Instant Pot White Chicken Chili          

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 15 ounce can Great Northern Beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 ounce can Green chilies, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 green pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon adobo
  • 2TB olive oil

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with adobo
  2. Turn on “Sauté” function.  Add oil, when it is hot add chicken and brown 2 minutes on each side.  Remove and set aside
  3. Add onion, garlic and green pepper then sauté for 2- 3 minutes.
  4. Add the cumin, salt, cayenne pepper and coriander.
  5. Drain and rinse the can of Great Northern Beans. Dump the beans into the Instant Pot.
  6. Open the can of chopped green chilies and add to the Instant Pot. Do not drain.
  7. Add chicken thighs back into the pot.
  8. Add in the chicken broth, and lime juice. Give it a good stir to mix everything together.
  9. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and lock it in place. Make sure your knob is set to the sealing position.
  10. Press the Pressure Cook button on the Instant Pot. Make sure your Instant Pot is set to High Pressure. The display screen will show 12 minutes.
  11. When the timer is finished perform a quick release.
  12. Open the lid and remove the chicken.
  13. Using a potato masher or an immersion blender mash or blend ¼ to half the beans.  We want to keep most of the beans in tact but thicken the chili.
  14. Add the sour cream and stir.
  15. Shred the chicken and add it back to the pot.
  16. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

The Best Instant Pot 3 Bean Vegan Chili

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 small white onion, chopped
  • 1 large poblano pepper, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, diced and seeds removed (for less spicy variation)
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can Great Northern Beans or Pinto beans
  • 1 15 oz can Kidney Beans
  • 2 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with chilies
  • 1 can corn drained
  • 2 cup Vegtable stock or water

Directions

  1. Select the sauté function on your instant pot and let it heat up for a minute or two. Add olive oil to coat pot.
  2. Add onion, garlic, and both peppers. Stir and sauté for 3 minutes, or until veggies are softened.
  3. Toss in all the spices to include the salt, and mix well to coat the veggies. Sauté for another minute.
  4. Add all the beans, tomatoes with juice, stock (or beer), and corn. Secure the lid.
  5. Select manual and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
  6. Once cooking is complete, use a quick release. Remove the lid and stir.
  7. For thicker chili, sauté on high for an additional 3-5 minutes.
  8. Season with more salt if needed and serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Delicious Instant Pot Turkey Breast

Turkey Ingredients

  • 5 – 7 lb turkey breast
  • 2 Carrots Quartered
  • 1 Onion Quartered
  • 2 Sticks of celery quartered
  • 4 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 ½ Cups Turkey or Chicken Stock

Herb Butter Ingredients

  • 1 Stick Butter Softened
  • ½ Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper
  • ½ Tsp Onion Powder
  • ½ Tsp Thyme (Dried)
  • ½ Tsp Sage (Dried)
  • ½ Tsp Rosemary  (Dried)
  • ½ Tsp Parsley  (Dried)
  • ½ Tsp Paprika
  • ½ Tsp Basil (Dried)
  • 1 Tsp Adobo

Directions Turkey & Herb Butter

  1. Add Stock to Instant Pot
  2. Place Carrots, Onion, Celery and Garlic to cavity of turkey.
  3. Mix softened butter with herbs and spices and mix thoroughly
  4. Loosen skin on turkey breast using your hand. Then use about ¾ of herb butter underneath skin of turkey breast.
  5. Rub remaining herb butter on top of turkey skin.
  6. Place turkey inside Instant Pot, meat side DOWN. Place onion and celery stick in cavity of turkey breast. 
  7. Close lid on instant pot. Set vent knob to sealed. Cook on high pressure, for 35 Minutes
  8. Once cook time has elapsed, let pressure release for 10 minutes naturally, then release any remaining pressure. 
  9. Test turkey breast with digital thermometer to be sure meat has reached at least 160 degrees. (The turkey breast will continue to cook as it rests and needs to reach 165 degrees.) 
  10. Remove turkey from instant pot and place on cutting board and tent with foil. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. 
  11. To brown turkey skin, Place cooked turkey breast on baking sheet. Place under broiler for 5-6 minutes, watching closely so as not to burn, and brown up the skin of the turkey breast. 

Gravy Ingredients

  • ½ Tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ Tsp Salt
  • 1/4 Tsp White Pepper
  • ½ Tsp Onion Powder
  • 2TB Cornstarch
  • ¼ Cup Cold Water

Directions Gravy

  1. Strain cooking liquid from instant pot and reserve.
  2. Return inner pot back to Instant Pot. Turn to Saute function and allow instant pot to heat. 
  3. Once pressure cooker is heated add garlic powder, onion powder, salt and white pepper.
  4. Mix water and corn starch until smooth, this is called a slurry, slowly mix into the stock. After it reaches a boil turn off.  For thicker gravy repeat process with another slurry (water & cornstarch).

Instant Pot Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups Veg Broth
  • 2 TB Olive Oil
  • ½ Cup Ricotta Cheese
  • ½ Cup Half & Half
  • 1 Onion Diced
  • 5 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • ¾ Cup Pumpkin Purée
  • 12 oz Fettuccini
  • 1 Tsp Fresh Rosemary Minced
  • 1 Tsp Fresh Sage
  • ½ Tsp Salt
  • ½ Tsp Pepper
  • ¼ Tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/8 Tsp Allspice

Directions

  1. Set Instant Pot to Sauté Medium then Add Olive Oil.
  2. Add Onions and cook until their translucent about 2-3minutes
  3. Add Garlic, Rosemary, Sage, Salt, Pepper, Nutmeg and Allspice
  4. Add ½ cup Pumpkin Purée and Vegetable Broth then stir until well combined
  5. Break Fettuccini in half and add to Instant Pot. Try to submerge all pasta under liquid.  If you need to add additional water to cover pasta.
  6. Pressure Cook on High for 5 Minutes then Natural Release 1 minute
  7. Add Half & Half then ¼ Cup Pumpkin Purée and stir
  8. Let stand for 1 to 2 minutes and garnish with parsley (Optional)

Easy & Tasty Weight Watchers Egg Roll Bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1-2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 16 oz package coleslaw
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped 

Directions

  1. Turn on sauté function, add sesame oil.
  2. Add onions and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
  4. Add ground turkey and using a spoon, break up as it browns (note, you do not need to brown it all the way, just mostly).
  5. Press Cancel button.
  6. Add soy sauce, ginger, chicken broth, and half of the coleslaw package. Stir well to combine.
  7. Place the lid on the Instant Pot with the valve in Sealed position.
  8. Use manual high pressure for 2 minutes.
  9. When finished cooking, use quick release.
  10. Add remaining coleslaw and scallions and stir well.

Very Yummy Vegan Thai Peanut Noodles

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces rice noodles
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 large garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger minced
  • 1 red pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup agave syrup
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1 1/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 4 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2-4 tsp Sriracha sauce optional
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime juiced
  • peanuts to garnish

Directions

  1. Turn the Instant Pot on to sauté and sesame oil, ginger, garlic and sliced peppers. Stir on sauté mode for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Mix together agave syrup, peanut butter, soy sauce, vegetable broth, sriracha sauce, and rice vinegar. Add to Instant Pot.
  3. Add noodles to instant pot, spreading them out. 
  4. If noodles are not covered with liquid, add a bit of water until the noodles are just covered.
  5. Turn pressure valve to sealing and set manual pressure on high for 3 minutes.
  6. Do a quick release when pressure cooking time has elapsed.
  7. Serve noodles topped with a squeeze of lime juice, peanuts, and fresh cilantro.