The Complete Instant Pot Cookbook: 550 Deliciously Simple Recipes for Your Electric Pressure Cooker

Introduction

If you're a fan of quick and easy meals, then you'll love the Instant Pot. This electric pressure cooker has taken the cooking world by storm, and for good reason. It's easy to use, versatile and can cook meals in a fraction of the time it takes using traditional methods. In this article, we'll be sharing some of the best recipes from "The Complete Instant Pot Cookbook: 550 Deliciously Simple Recipes for Your Electric Pressure Cooker."

Recipe 1: Creamy Tomato Soup

Looking for a comforting and easy meal on a cold winter day? This creamy tomato soup recipe is perfect.

To make this recipe, you'll need:

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 can of diced tomatoes
• 2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and add the olive oil, onion, and garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent, stirring occasionally.
2. Turn off sauté mode and add the diced tomatoes, broth, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
3. Secure the Instant Pot lid and set to manual for 10 minutes on high pressure.
4. Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before doing a quick release.
5. Open the Instant Pot and use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
6. Add the heavy cream and stir until well combined.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot with croutons and basil leaves.

Recipe 2: Beef Stroganoff

This classic comfort food can be made in no time with the Instant Pot.

To make this recipe, you'll need:

• 1 pound of beef sirloin, sliced into thin strips
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup of beef broth
• 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
• 1 cup of sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup of sour cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and add the olive oil, onion, and garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the beef strips and brown on all sides.
3. Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Stir to combine.
4. Secure the Instant Pot lid and set to manual for 15 minutes on high pressure.
5. Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before doing a quick release.
6. Open the Instant Pot and add the mushrooms. Stir to combine.
7. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and let the mixture simmer for a few minutes until the mushrooms are cooked.
8. Add the sour cream and stir until well combined.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Serve hot with egg noodles and garnish with parsley.

Recipe 3: Chocolate Cheesecake

Yes, you can even make dessert in the Instant Pot! This chocolate cheesecake is rich, decadent, and oh so easy to make.

To make this recipe, you'll need:

• 1 cup of chocolate cookie crumbs
• 3 tablespoons of butter, melted
• 1 cup of cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup of sour cream
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
• Whipped cream and chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, mix together the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 7-inch springform pan.
2. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and cocoa powder until smooth.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until well combined.
4. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
5. Stir in the melted chocolate chips.
6. Pour the mixture into the prepared springform pan.
7. Cover the pan with foil and place it on the trivet that came with your Instant Pot.
8. Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot and place the trivet with the springform pan inside.
9. Secure the Instant Pot lid and set to manual for 35 minutes on high pressure.
10. Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before doing a quick release.
11. Open the Instant Pot and carefully remove the springform pan.
12. Let the cheesecake cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
13. Serve chilled with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Conclusion

These are just a few of the delicious and simple recipes you can make in your Instant Pot using "The Complete Instant Pot Cookbook: 550 Deliciously Simple Recipes for Your Electric Pressure Cooker." Whether you're cooking for a family or just one or two people, the Instant Pot is a great tool to have in your kitchen. So give these recipes a try and enjoy the convenience and deliciousness of the Instant Pot!