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.

Are you ready to eat like a famous chef? Who's your favorite chef or cookbook author? Let us know!

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Do professional chefs use Instant Pot? ›

They are most commonly used in industrial settings to quickly prepare meat or stocks. However, in most scenarios, Elite Chefs avoid using pressure cookers because they provide less control over the final dish. Chefs often prefer slow cooking techniques that accentuate and pull out the flavors of the food.

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Are Instapots 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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Who made the Instant Pot Robert Wang? ›

Robert Wang is credited as the inventor of the Instant Pot. The first model was marketed as a "6-in-1" device and operated as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice or porridge cooker, yogurt maker, sauté/searing pan, steamer, and food warmer.

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Do chefs like pressure cookers? ›

Chefs tend to prefer stovetop pressure cookers and, of course, being present during cooking. For home cooks drawn to hands-off convenience, electric pressure cookers take the guesswork out of cooking and offer pre-programmed settings, from baking to air frying, with no need for prior experience.

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What cookware is most used by professional chefs? ›

As chefs have to handle vigorous, pan-clanging cooking day in and day out, they tend to lean toward stainless steel cookware instead of aluminium cookware. Another massive reason why stainless steel cookware has always been the chef's favourite is the fact that it doesn't react with acidic foods.

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Yes, the Instant Pot is widely considered an effective and versatile pressure cooker. Many users find it worth the price due to its convenience, time-saving features, and ability to perform various cooking functions in one appliance.

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“In particular, tightening of credit terms and higher interest rates impacted our liquidity levels and made our capital structure unsustainable,” Mr. Gadbois said. Instant Brands said in a statement on Wednesday that the new financing would allow the company to continue paying workers, vendors and suppliers.

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Unfortunately, an increasing incidence of Instant Pot explosions has brought attention to the potential dangers of some Instant Pots or other pressure cookers. For the past several years, more and more people are becoming victims of Instant Pot accidents.

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Households are shelving their air fryers in favour of another kitchen appliance that is cheaper to run, and just as healthy.

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Last June, while majority-owned by private equity firm Cornell Capital, Instant Brands filed for Chapter 11. In October private equity firm Centre Lane Partners acquired the company after a competitive bankruptcy auction.

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Which brand is best pressure cooker? ›

Best Pressure Cooker Brands In India	Price In India
Hawkins 3 Litre Contura Black Pressure Cooker	Rs 2,002
Prestige 3L Svachh Deluxe Alpha stainless steel Pressure Cooker	Rs 2,389
Butterfly Curve Stainless Steel Outer Lid Pressure Cooker	Rs 1,999
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Disadvantages of cooking food in a pressure cooker

However, starchy foods may form acrylamide, a harmful chemical, when pressure cooked. Consumption of this chemical on a regular basis may lead to health issues like cancer, infertility, and neurological disorders.

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Pro chefs will know that using a carbon steel pan is probably one of the best materials due to its superb durability and affordability, and it heats up quickly. Carbon steel also has a unique ability to offer charred flavours, similar to cast-iron cooking equipment.

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Highly Recommended Brands of the Pans Famous Chefs and Most Professionals Use

Name of the Chef	Trusted Cookware Brands
Gordon Ramsay	● Scanpan
Gus Silivos	● All-clad
Heston Blumenthal	● Staub
Irve Miller	● Lodge

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“[Induction] is absolutely fantastic,” says Massimo Capra, Toronto-based restaurateur and celebrity chef. “And you can control it very, very well. If you put it at a certain temperature, it stays at that temperature.” Two years ago, Capra and his wife installed an induction cooktop in their home kitchen.

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Cooking in an “instant pot” or pressure cooker is a great method for preparing your food on many levels — including the nutritional level, according to registered dietitian Beth Czerwony, RD. “Instant pot recipes are absolutely healthy as long as what you put in the recipe is healthy,” she says.