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    Home » Instant Pot Recipes

    Budget-friendly Instant Pot Recipes

    The Instant Pot, or the electric pressure cooker, has been the darling of the kitchen these past few years. But, not all instant pot recipes are budget-friendly or even tasty. Enjoy a range of deliciously easy pressure cooker recipes that are gentle on the wallet, too.

    From Easy Instant Pot Black Beans to Simple Hard Cooked Eggs, Guinness Beef Stew to Spring Vegetable Soup, you're bound to find a new favorite here.

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    Cream Cheese Pasta

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    Cheese Tamales with Chiles & Corn

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    Crock Pot Hot Chocolate

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    Shredded Beef Tacos

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    Mushroom Beef Stew with Kalamata Olives

    Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes (45 cents/serving)

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    Mashed Potato Casserole (41 cents/serving)

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    Shredded Beef Recipe (Crock Pot or Instant Pot)

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    Instant Pot Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

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    Instant Pot Boiled Potatoes

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    Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches

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    How to Make Mexican Rice (Instant Pot or Stovetop)

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    Instant Pot Refried Beans (17 cents/cup)

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    Instant Pot Italian Beef Sandwich Recipe ($2.14 each)

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    Different Ways to Cook Perfect Chicken to Use in Recipes

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    Instant Pot Shredded Chicken (54 cents/cup)

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    Seasoned Rice Pilaf (38 cents/serving)

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    Preparing Artichokes for Dipping

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