Kate Dean

Instant Pot Tacos al Pastor

September 26, 2020 by Kate Dean Leave a Comment

Instant Pot tacos al pastor is the easiest way to make delicious al pastor! This tender shredded pork cooks in a flavorful sauce and makes a great taco filling.

One of the things that I miss most about living in Arizona is all of the great Mexican food. Since I can’t just run to the local taco shop and grab the food I crave, I’ve learned to make easy versions at home.

This tacos al pastor recipe is one of those easy homemade recipes! The prep takes just minutes, and then everything cooks into a super flavorful taco filling.

The recipe does make quite a bit, so I’ve included directions for freezing leftovers just above the recipe. …

Instant Pot Cuban Pork

September 19, 2020 by Kate Dean Leave a Comment

Best Instant Pot Cuban Pork recipe! This quick dump-and-go recipe turns pork shoulder into a flavorful, garlicky pork dinner.

If you’ve never had Cuban pork, get ready for a treat! Cuban pork is flavorful, garlicky shredded pork that is beyond delicious in Cuban sandwiches.

This Instant Pot Cuban pork is a really simple way to make the pork. It takes just a few minutes of prep, and then the pressure cooker does all the work turning the roast into super tender pork.

So you get to enjoy a fantastic dinner with almost no prep work! …

Instant Pot Chili Frito Pie

September 18, 2020 by Kate Dean Leave a Comment

Best Instant Pot Chili Frito Pie recipe! This easy chili recipe tastes like it was simmered for hours but is ready in no time at all!

The first time I had Frito chili was when I was in high school, and I was hooked! The combination of the flavorful chili, melty cheese, and crunchy salted Fritos was magical.

Frito chili is still one of my favorite dinners. This easy Instant Pot version tastes like it was simmered for hours, but it’s ready in less than one hour, which makes it a lot more weeknight-friendly.

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Instant Pot Honey Mustard Pork

September 11, 2020 by Kate Dean Leave a Comment

Instant Pot Honey Mustard Pork is a simple, 6-ingredient, dump and go dinner recipe that turns boneless pork butt into a delicious sandwich!

I love that the Instant Pot can make entire meals all in one pot, but sometimes it’s nice to make a simple, dump-and-go dinner in it instead.

This honey mustard pork is just that kind of quick, almost no-prep dinner. There are only six ingredients, and it takes just a couple minutes to stir together.

And the honey mustard pork is really great! It’s a little salty, a little sweet, and a little tangy.

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Instant Pot Beef Machaca

September 8, 2020 by Kate Dean Leave a Comment

Instant Pot beef machaca is the best filling for tacos, burritos, and nachos! This easy recipe turns chuck roast into the most flavorful shredded beef.

Beef machaca may be my favorite taco filling. I first had it at a little restaurant in Arizona, and it was love at first bite.

When we moved from Arizona, I had to learn how to make it for myself. This Instant Pot beef machaca recipe was the result.

The beef is super tender and crazy flavorful. The pressure cooker helps to really lock in all of the flavors while also making the beef fall-apart tender.

And, not only is it great in tacos, it’s fantastic in burritos, on top of nachos, or on a tostada!
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Instant Pot Salsa Chicken and Rice

September 3, 2020 by Kate Dean 2 Comments

Easy Instant Pot Salsa Chicken and Rice recipe! This simple dinner recipe takes only 5 minutes of prep, and the pot-in-pot method allows you to cook the rice and chicken at the same time!

The Instant Pot was a game-changer at my house. I have been a long-time fan of using the slow cooker on busy days, but getting an electric pressure cooker opened up a whole new world for quick dinners.

Then, I found the pot-in-pot method for doing things like cooking rice, and suddenly, dinner was that much easier! This salsa chicken and rice recipe is just that sort of super easy recipe.

The recipe takes only about 5 minutes of hands-on prep, and the rice cooks right in the inner pot at the same time as the chicken. So, it makes getting dinner on the table that much faster and easier. Check out my serving suggestions below for ideas on how to use this recipe to make easy weeknight diners. …

Instant Pot Beef and Shells

September 2, 2020 by Kate Dean 4 Comments

Easy Instant Pot Beef and Shells recipe! This easy, one-pot recipe turns ground beef and pasta into a creamy, cheesy dinner!

Sometimes simple dinners are the best dinners. I am all for the big dinners, but that’s just not everyday life for me.

With four young kids, a job, and all of the other craziness of life, I love easy dinners that I can get on the table quickly – like this Instant Pot beef and shells recipe.

This dinner recipe only takes about 30 minutes to make – start to finish, and it’s made entirely in one pot. So, not only is it easy to make, but it’s also easy to clean up.

All of which make this a great weeknight dinner recipe!

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Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo

September 1, 2020 by Kate Dean Leave a Comment

Easy Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo recipe! This fast pasta dinner is cooked entirely in the electric pressure cooker for a simple, easy cleanup dinner!

The Instant Pot is such a great way to make one-pot dishes – like this Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo! The chicken, pasta, and sauce all cook right in the same pot, which makes it easy to make and easy to clean up.

Another great thing about this pasta is that it’s rich and creamy and flavorful. I often pass on Alfredo sauce because it can lack flavor.

This sauce, though, gets great flavor from the seasonings, garlic, and Parmesan so it tastes like more than just cream. It was so good that my family was all calling dibs on the leftovers!

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Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast

August 30, 2020 by Kate Dean Leave a Comment

Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast without the packets! This easy pot roast recipe is made from scratch with just 5 minutes of prep.

Mississippi pot roast is one of my favorite roast recipes, which is funny because I don’t normally like pepperoncinis.

However, this roast is so tender and so flavorful that it’s hard to resist! I use seasonings in place of the usual onion soup and ranch packets.

This pot roast also requires little prep (only about 5 minutes!), which makes it ideal for busy weekday mornings. Check out the step-by-step photos and tips below for ways to customize this recipe.

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Instant Pot Pizza Pasta

August 28, 2020 by Kate Dean 2 Comments

Best Instant Pot Pizza Pasta Recipe! This quick pressure cooker recipe combines the flavors of pizza in an easy pasta dish!

This pizza pasta recipe is a big hit at my house because it combines two things that my family loves: pizza and pasta!

This pasta is ready in about 30 minutes, and it’s made entirely in one pot. Both of which make this a great choice for weeknight dinners.

Not only is this pasta recipe really easy to make, but it’s also really easy to customize to your tastes (check out the tips below)….