Pressure Cooker Recipes

The pressure cooker is a miracle worker: Theres no better way to make a quick weeknight dinner that tastes like it took all day.

It seems like were always talking about how crazy life is, and how we dont have quite as much time to spend in the kitchen as we might like. Fortunately, theres a secret weapon that we can turn to when we want to make awesome food with minimal effort: a pressure cooker. Theres a reason that Instant Pots and other pressure cookers have become an object of obsession; theres no better way to make a quick weeknight dinner that tastes like it took all day. If youre looking to put your pressure cooker to use (or looking for a reason to invest in one), check out the recipes below for dishes like butter chicken, beef chili, and savory vegan risotto flavored with miso.

Dont have a pressure cooker yet? Check out our guide to the best stovetop and electric models.

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66 Easy Pressure Cooker Recipes For Beginners

pressure cooker recipes

Save on time without skimping on flavor.

Prep: 20min

Yield: 4-6

Nutrition Facts: calories 250-500

Ingredients:

  • Instant pot
  • pressure cooker
  • beef stew
  • quinoa
  • butter chicken
  • pork sliders
  • vegetarian chili
  • carnitas

PRESSURE COOKER | 6 Dishes Tested by 2 Chefs | Sorted Food

FAQ

What is good to cook in a pressure cooker?

What Can You Cook in a Pressure Cooker?
  • Beans.
  • Stews.
  • Tough cuts of meat – including beef, pork.
  • Lentils.
  • Artichokes.
  • Squash.
  • Soups.
  • Mashed potatoes.

What Cannot be cooked in a pressure cooker?

6 Things You Should Never Cook in an Instant Pot
  1. Creamy Sauces. If there’s one food group you should avoid in the Instant Pot, it’s dairy. …
  2. Fried Chicken. The best fried chicken is crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside and perfectly golden brown. …
  3. Cookies. …
  4. Burgers. …
  5. Pie. …
  6. Steak.

What’s the difference between an Instapot and a pressure cooker?

The biggest difference between a traditional pressure cooker and an Instant Pot is the level of PSI or pressure that can be reached. A traditional pressure cooker can reach a PSI of 15 on the stove top, while most Instant Pot models (except the most expensive Max model), can only reach a PSI of 12.

Can you put frozen meat in a pressure cooker?

It is safe to cook frozen food in a pressure cooker because it uses pressure to move food through the “Danger Zone” quickly. As a result, you don’t run into the issues that you would find by cooking frozen food in a slow cooker, where it can stay too long in the Danger Zone and could become unsafe.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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