20 Instant Pot Adapted Recipes From Famous Chefs (2024)

From Jamie Oliver pressure cooker recipes to Julia Child's classics, you too can cook like a famous chef or your favorite cookbook author with these deliciously recipes specially made for your Instant Pot.

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In this roundup, we've collected Instant Pot adapted recipes originally created by famous chefs and your favorite cookbook authors. We've got recipes from Jamie Olive, Wolfgang Puck, Julia Child, Nigella Lawson, and Thomas Keller just to name a few.

Some dishes came from these chefs Instant Pot ready while other recipes were recreated and tested by our food blogger friends around the world. Just saying 'Pot Roast' sounds boring, but saying 'Pioneer Woman Pot Roast' sounds like you got some street credit to back you up.

These amazing, classic dishes should not be forgotten just because they're not originally cooked with a pressure cooker. Get inspired and try out these impressive yet easy recipes with your Instant Pot.

Julia Child: Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon

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Did you love the movie, Julie & Julia? Didn't it make you want to be Julie, mastering classic Julia Child dishes? Beef Bourguignon is a renowned classic for a reason. Drinking a glass of wine while preparing it will help you channel your inner Julia. Recipe from Cafe Delites.

Jamie Oliver: Thai Roasted Chicken in Coconut Milk

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Do milk and your tummy not agree? If not then you probably don't even have milk in the fridge. Try some coconut milk with this popular recipe and get a succulent, flavorful roasted chicken that is perfect for dinner. It's Jamie Oliver inspired but with a twist. Recipe from Kevin is Cooking.

Gordon Ramsay: Pressure Cooker Lamb Shanks

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This Gordon Ramsay inspired pressure cooker lamb shanks recipe is packed with bold flavors and they’re fall-off-the-bone tender! You are truly missing out if this is not on your week's dinner menu. Recipe from The Foodie Eats.

Thomas Keller: Pot-au-Feu

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Simmering meats and vegetables until tender is as old as human history itself. Yet, put a French name pot-au-feu to it and it can intimidate the best of cooks. Don't let this stop you! Instead, let your Instant Pot help you welcome the challenge without a flinch. By the way, this dish is what made boiled beef a French classic in American. Recipe from Serious Eats.

Giada De Laurentiis: Instant Pot Turkey Bolognese

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No matter how wonderful the aroma is, you have better things to do than watch something simmer for hours. This hearty bolognese comes together in under an hour in your pressure cooker and is brought to you with a smile from Giada. Recipe from Giadzy.

Ina Garten: Instant Pot Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

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Polenta is comfort food but even more comforting is topping them off with short ribs braised in red wine and Guinness. That's right! Red wine and Guinness! Perfect for the colder season. It is a simple, sophisticated recipe that's rich and flavorful. Recipe from Paint the Kitchen Red.

Nigella Lawson:Instant Pot Kedgeree

What is Kedgeree? It is an Anglo-Indian dish of gently spiced fish, rice, and eggs. It is usually made with smoked fish but salmon fillets work too. It's a great healthy high-protein meal and yes, you can make it in the Instant Pot. Recipe from Every Nook & Cranny.

Chrissy Teigen: Sweet and Salty Instant Pot Coconut Rice

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Sweet and salty coconut rice from Chrissy Teigen has been the talk of the Internet for some time now. This recipe will show you how to make it in your Instant Pot. Recipe from Ally's Cooking.

Mario Batali: Pressure Cooker Dirty Water Hotdogs (New York Hot Dogs)

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NYC hotdogs are iconic for any native city dweller. These dirty water hotdogs are reminiscent of all those pushcart street vendors. Where the vendors add new hotdogs to the water in their carts, without changing the water. Hence the term “Dirty Water Hotdogs.” This is Mario Batali's recipe for the Instant Pot. Recipe from This Old Gal.

This Mexican-inspired Instant Pot corn soup is made with healthy ingredients, flavourful spices, lime and a little chipotle for a smoky, chili kick. It’s gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly and can be made completely plant-based by using coconut yoghurt when serving. It's inspired by an Ottolenghi recipe. Recipe from Instant Pot Eats.

Yotam Ottolenghi #2: Instant Pot Curried Coconut Lentil Soup

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This curried coconut lentil soup is so vibrant with color and is so creamy delicious! It's perfect to keep you warm and filled to close out the winter and welcome the spring. Another Yotam Ottolenghi inspired gem! Recipe from Table for Two.

Rachel Ray: Buffalo Chicken Chili

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Do you LOVE buffalo chicken wings? Well, you will love this healthy buffalo chicken chili adapted from Rachel Ray's recipe where things are sealed with ½ cup of crumbled blue cheese to melt to perfection in your warm hearty bowl. Recipe from iFOODreal.

Rachel Ray #2: Instant Pot Pepper Noodles

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The inspiration for this Pepper Noodles dish comes from Rachael Ray’s TinglySzechuan Pepper Beef Noodles. But what's even better with this version, it's all in one pot, the Instant Pot. The thin spaghetti is tossed with tamari, pepper, ground sausage, and shredded cabbage for an easy one-pot meal with a lot of flare. To give it some extra kick drizzle sriracha on top. Recipe from 365 Days of Slow + Pressure Cooking.

Martha Stewart: Instant Pot Beef Stew With Dijon & Tomato

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Dijon mustard unites beef chuck, onions, mushrooms, carrots, and tomatoes in this glorious show-stopping beef stew. Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread, some greens, and a bottle of red wine... maybe try Cabernet or Zinfandel. Recipe fromFood52.

Author Notes: Recipe reprinted from Martha Stewart's Pressure Cooker: 100+ Fabulous New Recipes for the Pressure Cooker, Multicooker, and Instant Pot®. Copyright © 2018 by Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. Photograph copyright © 2018 by Marcus Nilsson. Published by Clarkson Potter/Publishers, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC.

Ree Drummond (The Pioneer Woman): Instant Pot Pot Roast

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Have you noticed Instant Pot got a little makeover with the help of The Pioneer Woman? It's like it got a new dress with lipstick and heels. Ree Drummond didn't leave it just there to look pretty. She got busy in the kitchen with an Instant Pot Perfect Pot Roast. Recipe fromThe Pioneer Woman.

Wolfgang Puck: Pressure Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

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Are you so busy, you just skimmed through this list of recipes? And so busy you realized that you forgot the chicken in the freezer. Well, this final dish is perfect for you. You probably have all the ingredients in your pantry right now to make this Wolfgang inspired chicken enchilada. Recipe from This Old Gal.

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Does Ina Garten use an Instant Pot? ›

She's still on the fence about the Instant Pot, though. “I bought one but haven't used it,” she says. Garten says she isn't anti-gadgets or newfangled cooking appliances but that having high-quality sheet pans, knives, pots and pans is more essential in developing cooking skills.

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What is the best meat to cook in a pressure cooker? ›

You can still pressure cook leaner pieces – like eye of round and top sirloin – but these work best if they've been stuffed, shredded or rolled (with other ingredients). Best cuts of beef to use: Chuck steak, Round Roast, Shoulder, Pot roast, Ribs, Brisket, Oxtail.

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Which is better, an Instant Pot or an air fryer? ›

Although both can take the fuss out of cooking some meals, these two appliances have many differences. Air fryers help crisp up food that you may otherwise cook in a deep fryer, while Instant Pots cook meals that need a liquid element like stews, soups and rice.

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Is an Instant Pot better than a crockpot? ›

An Instant Pot is a countertop appliance that slow-cooks—and then some. It is a brand of multicooker, an appliance known for having lots of features, typically including slow cooking, pressure cooking, rice cooking, steaming, searing, fermenting, and more. In sum, multicookers do more than slow cookers.

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What pots does Barefoot Contessa use? ›

Ina loves her All-Clad stainless steel cookware and has had some of her All-Clad pans for over 40 years. She loves that it cooks food evenly, keeps the heat and is easy to clean.

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What cooking utensils does Ina Garten use? ›

Wüsthof Classic Chef's Knife, 8 inches

Every home cook needs a good chef's knife — and Ina favors Wüsthof. "They're pretty expensive, but they last a lifetime," she shared with The Kitchn. "That's why I say, ask for one as a gift or buy one at a time."

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Can you overcook meat in a pressure cooker? ›

Steam penetrates food easily under pressure. So connective tissues in cubes of beef for soups or stews soften in 15 minutes or less, and a pot roast will be medium-rare in 30 minutes. Be sure to follow instructions carefully; at this speed, it's easy to overcook things in mere minutes.

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Can meat get tough in a pressure cooker? ›

The pressure cooker can tenderize the most stubborn cut of meat and turn tough chewy fibers into gelatin, but a few wrong moves can turn meat into a shriveled tasteless lump.

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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.

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What are the disadvantages of air fryer? ›

Some disadvantages of air fryer cooking might impact the taste and texture of food, particularly if comparing directly to deep-fried items. While air frying offers a healthier alternative with less oil, the outcome might not be as uniformly crispy.

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Is air fryer healthier than pressure cooker? ›

Since each appliance offers different benefits, this is an important metric when deciding between a pressure cooker and air fryer. With that in mind, here are the five biggest advantages of using an air fryer: Healthier food: With the reduction in oil, air fryers make healthier, more nutritious meals.

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Are instapots healthy? ›

“Instant pot recipes are absolutely healthy as long as what you put in the recipe is healthy,” she says. The shorter cooking time may also result in the greater preservation of vitamins and minerals when compared to other longer types of cooking.

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Are Instant Pots still popular? ›

As NPR reported, sales of “electronic multicooker devices” (a large chunk of which are Instant Pots) hit $758 million in 2020. But those numbers weren't tenable. Sales in the category dropped by half by 2022, and in the first quarter of 2023, Instant Brands' sales dropped 22 percent compared to last year.

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What do Americans call slow cookers? ›

A slow cooker, also known as a crock-pot (after a trademark owned by Sunbeam Products but sometimes used generically in the English-speaking world), is a countertop electrical cooking appliance used to simmer at a lower temperature than other cooking methods, such as baking, boiling, and frying.

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What cooks better in a pressure cooker? ›

While they are invaluable when it comes to braising, stewing and transforming tough cuts of meat, and cooking ingredients like dried pulses from scratch, pressure cookers are less successful with delicate foods like fish or green veg, as they use such a high heat.

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What is the most tender meat to cook? ›

Tenderloin Steak

The most tender of all cuts of beef, tenderloin steaks are lean and known for their delicate, butter-like texture and thick cut.

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What is the best beef to pressure can? ›

Beef sirloin tip naturally makes the list of best cuts of meat for pressure canning due to its lean but still very tasty nature. This versatile cut is from the rump and hind legs, or the round, and is frequently made into ground burger.

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Do I need to brown meat before pressure cooking? ›

Brown it

Pressure cooked food doesn't brown so it's worth doing this at the start of cooking before adding liquid and putting the lid on. Meat looks and tastes more appetising with a little browning. Onions, garlic and spices also benefit in the flavour stakes from pre-cooking.

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