19 Stress-Free Pressure-Cooker Recipes You'll Make All the Time

Whether you own an Instant Pot (or any other brand of multicooker) or a good, old-fashioned stovetop pressure cooker, you already know that this kitchen appliance is the secret to a cooked-all-day flavor (and texture!) in a fraction of the time. Best of all, you can make everything from meaty mains to shortcut desserts, too. We’ve rounded up all of the recipes you’ll need right here, starting with a classic: chili. A generous amount of spices and a dab of canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce deliver a balanced, smoky kick. Serve the chili with all the usual toppings—a squeeze of lime juice, fresh cilantro, avocado, Cheddar and sour cream—and you’ve got a winning meal in minutes.

There’s no denying the appeal of melt-in-your-mouth tender pulled pork. But those results can take hours to achieve—unless you use your pressure cooker. With Ree’s easy recipe you’ll be feasting in a fraction of the time.

Pressure cookers take the pressure off you, making it easy to cook long-braise dishes for weeknight dinners. This beef stroganoff uses lean beef chuck for a high-protein feast.

Risotto doesn’t need to be intimidating. Thanks to your pressure cooker, this easy, elegant dish is ready in a snap.

Trisha’s easy-breezy potatoes are made in half the time with her pressure cooker. To finish, she tops her dish with a super-yummy mayonnaise sauce.

No need to fire up the grill for this sticky, meaty dish. With the Instant Pot®, finger-licking short ribs are ready in no time. If you miss that charred flavor, a quick trip under the broiler will satisfy.

This hearty Sunday dinner will taste like it took all day to prepare—even though the pressure cooker cuts the cook time down significantly.

We love multi-purpose kitchen gadgets that make life easier, so that's why the Instant Pot (a slow cooker, pressure cooker and stove-top stand-in, all in one) is a go-to for quick meals. Especially this creamy kid-friendly mac and cheese, which cooks up in no time. And after it's been gobbled up, you'll only have one pot to clean!

Searing and pressure cooking your pot roast in a versatile Instant Pot® helps you get that fall-apart-tender meat quicker than you would with a traditional recipe.

These super creamy mashed potatoes could not be any easier — no dicing or draining required. This is a great make-ahead recipe at any time of the year, but it's especially fitting around the holidays.

Alton’s thick and hearty chili is just what you want on a crisp winter day. He beefs up the chili with three different meats, then thickens the broth with crushed tortilla chips.

Your Sundays are now free! No more standing over the stove babysitting Sunday supper. This sauce is fully loaded with pork, beef, sausage and meatballs, and is sure to become a family tradition that won't leave you short on time to relax and enjoy Sunday Funday.

Yes, your Instant Pot® can even take care of dessert. This creamy cheesecake comes together in a snap. Swap in 1 1/3 cups graham crackers or chocolate wafer cookie crumbs instead of using vanilla wafers for an easy variation.

This pork shoulder is inspired by the smoky flavors of Kalua Pig, but uses a pressure cooker to speed up the cooking time. In this version, the pork is brined first and beer is added to the braise, which reduces to a glossy sauce.

Take the guesswork out of rice and use your Instant Pot® to make it foolproof.

You'll feel like a chef when you serve this salmon dinner, complete with garlicky smashed potatoes and warm greens. A little lemon zest and paprika go a long way in flavoring this quick and easy meal.

Tyler’s melt-in-your-mouth Cuban sandwich starts with a pressure-cooked pork shoulder, which he seasons with a dry spice rub. Once cooked, he layers a Cuban bread roll with the pork, deli ham, pickles and Swiss cheese.

Tyler’s black beans are ready to enjoy in less than an hour — no soaking required. Plus, there’s only one pot to clean at the end!