Kitchen Stewardship | Caring for All Our Gifts

Helping busy families live well without going crazy!

  • Home
  • About
    • About Katie and Her Mission
    • Overwhelmed? Start Here.
  • COVID-19
  • Shop
    • Stress Mastery eCourse
    • Kids Cook Real Food eCourse
    • Affiliates
  • Contact
    • Email Me
    • Media Coverage
    • Guest Posting
    • Advertising Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy
  • START HERE
  • Recipes
  • Reviews
  • Research
    • Understanding Disease
    • Understanding Your Body
    • Understanding Your Food
  • Remedies

Live Parenting Webinar

Thursday, February 25, 7 p.m.

Register Now
Building Less Stressed Healthier Families

Live Thur, Feb 25, 7 p.m.

FREE Parenting Webinar

Register Now

Live Parenting Webinar

Thursday, February 25, 7 p.m.

Register Now
Building Less Stressed Healthier Families

Live Thur, Feb 25, 7 p.m.

FREE Parenting Webinar

Register Now

My 5 Fav Slow Cooker Recipes You Can Make in Your Instant Pot (+ 40 More!)

February 15, 2018 (UPDATED: August 21, 2020) by Katie Kimball @ Kitchen Stewardship® 1 Comment

This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

5 slow cooker recipes for the Instant Pot

It’s easy to believe the Instant Pot is all hype – if you have a slow cooker, why bother? But what if you could make your favorite slow cooker recipes in the Instant Pot in 45 minutes and it wouldn’t be all mushy/dull? That’s one of the reasons I love my Instant Pot!

It’s actually really easy to take your old Crock Pot meals and make them in your new “electric pressure cooker” – almost all of them work!

You just need at least a cup of liquids, don’t overfill the pot, and figure out your best guess at timing. 😉

I have more extensive instructions for converting slow cooker meals to the Instant Pot, but for today, let’s just have fun with delicious, easy recipes!

My First 5 Slow Cooker Recipes in the Instant Pot

5 classic slow cooker recipes for the Instant Pot

As pictured above, some of the early recipes that I knew worked in a slow cooker and hoped would work in my new and scary Instant Pot were:

  1. BBQ Chicken Thighs – so frugal!
  2. Instant Pot Country Style Ribs (from slow cooker recipes)
  3. Instant Pot BBQ Beef
  4. Any homemade chili – my recipe is in Better Than a Box
  5. Basic Beef Roast – something I’ve always done in my Crock Pot without a recipe. We demonstrate how in our Instant Pot & Slow Cooker Meals Kids Can Make videos!

Eventually we got a second Instant Pot, both to make bigger batches and because I kept wanting to make a main dish in one and also easy rice or a side dish in another! Did you know you can even quickly steam vegetables in the Instant Pot? I literally set it for zero minutes. 😉

Click to request access to the Instant Pot Guidebook from Kitchen Stewardship!

Make your Instant Pot work for you!

I won’t tell if your Instant Pot is still in its box, pinky swear. 😉

I left mine abandoned in the basement for almost a YEAR because I have a new-thing-instructions phobia, but now I have TWO Instant Pots and they’re both in constant use!

Turns out it’s so easy, a kid can do it — I’ll send you a quick video of my children unboxing and setting it up when you grab your FREE download mini eBook:

Get the Instant Pot Guidebook for FREE!

What’s in the Guidebook?

You’ll love the simplicity of your Instant Pot, and the free downloadable guidebook will help you:

  • Adapt your own favorite recipes from the slow cooker
  • Cook FROZEN ground beef
  • Hard boil eggs perfectly
  • Cook squash, steam veggies, and make applesauce in your IP
  • Make dry beans in an hour and perfect rice without boiling over
  • Steam veggies al dente and make Paleo cauli rice in minutes
  • Cook a whole chicken and make FAST bone broth

Whether yours is still in the box or you’ve used it a little but want to know more about those techniques, or if you’re still pining for an IP on your wish list, I can’t wait to give you these simple baby steps to success!

Easy BBQ chicken in the Instant Pot

If you’re new to the IP, you can do this. Make it easy on yourself – I have an Instant Pot video of my kids unboxing the thing, it’s that easy!

Where to Buy an Instant Pot



This is the 6-quart Instant Pot I started out with. After a few years, we added an 8-quart partly because I knew I would use two at the same time often enough, partly because it was the Prime Day sale, and also because I wanted more space for certain recipes. Both are a pretty basic model and you don’t need more bells and whistles than that! 

The Prime Day Sale is now! Get your Instant Pot now for a big discount!

If you’re deciding on size, most people say it’s better to get a deal on the 6-quart and just have 2 rather than go big, BUT if your family has 5 or more people or you really like to batch cook or do more than a pound of beans, the 8-quart may be the best choice. My full Instant Pot review and buying guide for features, size, and model.

You can even get a carrying case to travel with it! See my review of the Instant Pot carrying case we have.

If you’re still on the fence about adding an Instant Pot to your kitchen appliance arsenal here are my Instant Pot pros and cons.

 

Slow Cooker Recipes That are Easy to do in the Instant Pot

I asked other colleagues around the web to share their favorite Instant Pot recipes that came from a slow cooker, and they didn’t disappoint. Some of the recipes here are the slow cooker version, but remember to just use the adaptation instructions and you’ll easily be able to make them quickly in a pressure cooker.

40 slow cooker recipes for the Instant Pot

  • Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Soup
  • Spicy Orange Beef
  • AIP Chocolate Cake
  • Ginger Garlic Drumsticks

Mongolian Beef in the Instant Pot

  • Mongolian Beef (above)
  • Sausage and Peppers
  • Tex-Mex Chili

Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff Easy Recipe

  • Beef Stroganoff (above)
  • Chicken Taco Bowls
  • Shredded Chicken Breast
  • Beef Curry
  • Spaghetti Squash
  • Chicken Wings

Delicious Paleo Beef Stew In an Instant Pot

  • Beef Stew (Paleo)

Traditional Cooking School Instant Pot Sourdough Cornbread Pressure Cooker Recipe

My dear friend Wardee at Traditional Cooking School can do just about anything with her Instant Pot – cakes, bread, main dishes, veggies, even “stacking” multiple kinds of food at once!

She’s offering a free sourdough cornbread Instant Pot recipe!

This cornbread is delicious, nutritious, super easy to make, and it only needs 12 minutes of cook time.

GET THE FREE INSTANT POT SOURDOUGH CORNBREAD RECIPE

Recipes Made In the Slow Cooker but Could EASILY be Instant Pot

Just remember to add a cup of liquid if it’s not already in the recipe!

  • Slow Cooker Irish Stew
  • Slow Cooker Potato Cheddar Soup
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Soup
  • Red Curry Chicken Wings (gluten-free)

Enchiladas In a Slow Cooker

  • Paleo Vegan Enchiladas
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Soup – (Find the Spirializer here and here is the mini version)
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage
  • Vegetable Minestrone – (Shan Yao – an ingredient in the recipe)
  • Sweet Sticky Paleo Ribs

Paleo Beef Pumpkin Stew Crock Pot Recipe

  • Paleo Beef Pumpkin Stew
  • White Bean Chili (GAPS and gluten-free)
  • BBQ Pulled Chicken 

Slow Cooker Pork Loin with Vegetables

  • Slow Cooker Pork Loin to make in the Instant Pot
  • Sweet and Sour Chicken
  • Hamburger Soup (helpful link to Kitchenstewardship’s ranch mix)
  • Chicken and Cheese
  • Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes (Here is my friend’s amazing cranberry sauce recipe that will go perfect with this.)

Crock Pot Fully Loaded Taco Meat Recipe

  • Fully Loaded Taco Meat
  • Kalua Pork
  • Chocolate Chicken Mole (Paleo)
  • More Easy Instant Pot Recipes
Bookmark and share for easy weeknight dinners!

crock pot recipes for Instant Pot

Instant Pot Tutorials:

how to unbox and set up your Instant Pot

How to Set Up a New Instant Pot (With Video!)

How to Use the Instant Pot in a Hotel Room

How to Use the Instant Pot in a Hotel Room(save $$$ on dinner out!)

10 Basic Techniques for your Instant Pot

10 Basic Techniques for your Instant Pot

How to Convert Crock Pot Recipes to the Instant Pot

Convert Slow Cooker Recipes to the Instant Pot

Is Pressure Cooking Healthy and Safe?

Is a Pressure Cooker Still Healthy and Safe?

How to Cook Frozen Ground Beef in the Instant Pot

How to Cook Frozen Ground Beef in the Instant Pot FAST

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • shares
You've probably seen 1000s of products recommended by bloggers you follow...but what would you ACTUALLY use?

Filed Under: Real Food Recipes

« Previous Post What Everybody Ought to Know About Living on a Farm
Next Post » Cannabidiol Oil: Miracle Medicine or Dangerous Drug?

About Katie Kimball @ Kitchen Stewardship®

Katie Kimball, CSME is a trusted educator and author of 8 real food cookbooks. She is passionate about researching natural remedies and making healthy cooking easier for busy families. She’s been featured on media outlets like ABC, NBC and First for Women magazine as well as contributing regularly on the FOX Network.

See more of Katie Kimball, CSME in the Media.

Over the last 10 years, Katie has spoken prolifically at conferences, online summits and podcasts and become a trusted authority and advocate for children’s health.

Busy moms look to this certified educator for honest, in-depth natural product reviews and thorough research. She often partners with health experts and medical practitioners to deliver the most current information to the Kitchen Stewardship® community.

In 2016 she created the #1 bestselling online kids cooking course, Kids Cook Real Food, helping thousands of families around the world learn to cook.

Certified Stress Mastery Educator BadgeA mom of 4 kids from Michigan, she is a Certified Stress Mastery Educator and member of the American Institute of Stress.

See all blog posts by Katie Kimball.

1 Bite of Conversation So Far

  1. Ryan says

    August 22, 2019 at 1:48 am

    These recipes are perfect for my newly bought instant pot! I can’t wait to try these. Thanks a lot for sharing!

    Reply

Take a Bite (of conversation) Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Looking for something?

Hi there!

I’m Katie, the voice of healthy kids cooking, and I’m on a mission to connect families around healthy food.

You’ll find recipes, research, reviews and remedies here to help you figure out how to stay healthy without going crazy!

Read More

Rookies Start Here
Free Email Course

 

Katie’s Cooking Class

We teach kids how to cook with online video lessons!
Healthy Snacks To Go eBook

Katie Kimball, CSME

Making real food and natural living possible for busy families!

Katie Kimball, CSME

Certified Stress Mastery Educator Badge

Stay Connected!

Kitchen Stewardship® Books on Amazon

Subscribe By Email

Subscribe

Readers’ Favorite Posts

  • Best Natural Hand Sanitizers
  • Recipes for Side Pork [Bacon Included]
  • How to Cook Frozen Ground Beef in the Instant Pot
  • Foods For Gut Healing
  • Everyone has Parasites - Get Rid of Them Naturally!
  • How to Freeze Avocado and Guacamole
  • Healthy Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk Substitute
  • Why is Sugar Bad for You?

Some Articles Medically Reviewed By

  • Scott Soerries, M.D.
  • Sheila Kilbane, M.D.
  • Jess Sherman, RHN
  • Madiha Saeed, M.D.

Katie Kimball Has Been Featured On:

Featured on Wellness Mama Featured on Rodale Wellness Featured on Popsugar Featured on Money Saving Mom Featured on Huffington Post Featured on Fox News Featured on BuzzFeed Featured on Amazon Kindle Top 100 List

Please remember that I’m just a gal who reads a lot and spends way too much time in her kitchen. We at Kitchen Stewardship® are not doctors, nurses, scientists, or even real chefs, and certainly the FDA hasn't evaluated anything on this blog. Any products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please talk to your health professional (or at least your spouse) before doing anything you might think is questionable. Trust your own judgment…We can’t be liable for problems that occur from bad decisions you make based on content found here. Here's the full legal disclaimer.

Some posts on this blog contain affiliate links which generate commission if you purchase anything starting with those links. KS also accepts private sponsorships and we are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. More info here.

Contact · affiliates · ad disclosure · privacy policy · ebooks
Copyright © 2021 Kitchen Stewardship®