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It’s hard to put a tasty dinner on the table every night, especially after a long day. Who wants to spend the evening hours holed up in the kitchen when there’s family to catch up with, books to read, shows to watch, and pets to snuggle? That’s why we love the Instant Pot and other electric pressure cooker brands. Not only do they help cut down on dishes, since you can sauté and sear things in the same pot where they’ll pressure cook, but they also dramatically reduce the cooking time for all manner of meats, beans, and veggies.
And who knows quick, easy, and family-friendly recipes better than Ree Drummond, author ofThe Pioneer Woman Cooks―Dinner’s Ready!: 112 Fast and Fabulous Recipes for Slightly Impatient Home Cooks? The Pioneer Woman has a slew of delicious Instant Pot recipes on her website, from imaginative meals (like Dr. Pepper ribs!) to total classics (like Instant Pot Pot Roast). Get your Instant Pot ready and take a look at the Pioneer Woman recipes below, and dinner will be on the table before you know it.
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
Homemade macaroni and cheese is always better than the stuff in a box, and this Instant Pot recipe doesn’t require making a fussy roux. Instead, a combination of evaporated milk, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese combine to make an impossibly creamy sauce.
Get the recipe at The Pioneer Woman.
Instant Pot BBQ Beef Sandwiches
You don’t need a smoker to get tender, saucy, barbecue beef. You can make it in your Instant Pot with The Pioneer Woman’s recipe, even if it’s cold and rainy outside.
Get the recipe at The Pioneer Woman.
Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore
The Instant Pot cuts the cooking time of this classic Italian-American favorite in half, making it weeknight-friendly. Serve with pasta, rice, or potatoes.
Get the recipe at The Pioneer Woman.
Instant Pot Ribs with Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce
One taste of these sweet and tangy Dr. Pepper ribs, and you might give up outdoor barbecuing for good. The meat is succulent and tender, and if you run the ribs under the broiler for a minute or two, you’ll get that charred flavor too.
Get the recipe at The Pioneer Woman.
Instant Pot Chicken Breast
Sometimes you just need a simple dinner, and this Instant Pot chicken breast recipe is a family-friendly staple.
Get the recipe at The Pioneer Woman.
Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken and dumplings can easily be made in the Instant Pot. Drummond’s dumplings are extra-delicious, thanks to the addition of parsley, chives, and cornmeal to the batter.
Get the recipe at The Pioneer Woman.
Instant Pot Chicken Thighs
This easy Instant Pot Chicken thighs recipe gets dinner on the table in no time. You’ll be rewarded with a savory, lemony sauce, and chicken so tender it falls off the bone.
Get the recipe at The Pioneer Woman.
Instant Pot Pot Roast
Meals like a classic pot roast were destined for the Instant Pot. The meat gets shreddably tender in much less time, while staying juicy and flavorful.
Get the recipe at The Pioneer Woman.
Instant Pot Chili
Rather than simmering on the stove for hours, this chili is cooked in the Instant Pot, where the flavors meld together in record time for a hearty, spicy, savory meal.
Get the recipe at The Pioneer Woman.
Instant Pot Corned Beef
Corned beef is one of our favorite seasonal meals, but it can take forever to cook — literally hours and hours. But in the Instant Pot, it can be made in less than two hours, thanks to the pressurized cooking that results in tender, juicy meat.
Get the recipe at The Pioneer Woman.
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