Taco Seasoning Mix

We love this seasoning for our tacos, so to make things easier when we have them, I make a batch of the seasoning mix up ahead of time. When I get ready to make tacos, I just add 2 T. of seasoning mix per pound of meat. The full directions for the tacos are here: https://www.cherylsrecipes.net/recipe/tacos/

Taco Seasoning Mix
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Taco Seasoning Mix
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Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients and store in a sealed container. Use 2 T. of seasoning mix per pound of meat. Add to cooked meat with 1/2 cup or so of water, and simmer until the liquid is gone.
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Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Brown Rice

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Brown Rice

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Servings Prep Time
8 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
22 minutes 10 minutes

Servings Prep Time
8 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
22 minutes 10 minutes

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Brown Rice

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Servings Prep Time
8 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
22 minutes 10 minutes

Servings Prep Time
8 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
22 minutes 10 minutes

Ingredients


Servings: servings

Instructions
  1. Set the Instant Pot to the Saute function. When it says "HOT", add the oil and the garlic. Brown the garlic on both sides. Remove from pot.

  2. Add the rice to the pot and lightly brown, stirring occasionally.

  3. Add water, salt, and lime zest. Cancel the Saute function. Cook on high pressure for 22 minutes.

  4. Let pressure naturally release for 10 minutes.

  5. Release any remaining pressure and add lime juice and cilantro. Toss with fork to fluff and combine.

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Whole30 Instant Pot Beef Stew

Whole30 Instant Pot Beef Stew
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I adapted my favorite beef stew recipe to make it Whole30 compliant and made it cook much faster by using my Instant Pot. It cooks in 20 minutes + 15 minutes natural pressure release compared to 2 3/4 hours cooking time on the stove.
Servings Prep Time
6 servings 1/2 hour
Cook Time Passive Time
35 minutes 15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 servings 1/2 hour
Cook Time Passive Time
35 minutes 15 minutes
Whole30 Instant Pot Beef Stew
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I adapted my favorite beef stew recipe to make it Whole30 compliant and made it cook much faster by using my Instant Pot. It cooks in 20 minutes + 15 minutes natural pressure release compared to 2 3/4 hours cooking time on the stove.
Servings Prep Time
6 servings 1/2 hour
Cook Time Passive Time
35 minutes 15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 servings 1/2 hour
Cook Time Passive Time
35 minutes 15 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. Turn Instant Pot to saute function. When it is hot, add oil. Cook the meat in batches so it is not too crowded. Season with salt and pepper as it cooks. (If you prefer, you can brown the meat in a large skillet on the stove instead.)
  2. Add all ingredients, except the starch, to your 8 quart Instant Pot.
  3. Place lid on pot and set to sealing. Put on manual/pressure cook setting for 20 minutes.
  4. When time is up, let pressure release naturally for 15 minutes.
  5. Quick release any remaining pressure and remove lid. Set IP to saute function. Combine the starch with a little water in a small bowl or measuring cup and whisk to combine. Add slowly to stew while stirring, to thicken.
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Whole30 Ketchup

I have been trying to find a decent ketchup and BBQ sauce recipe for Whole30 and have not been happy with what I have found so far.  I tried this recipe, which was originally supposed to be a Paleo BBQ sauce recipe, but it tasted like ketchup to me.  So I have changed the recipe some to make it tastier and compatible with Whole30 and I like it better by far than the other recipes I have tried.  Even better is it is super quick and easy!

Whole30 Ketchup
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Servings Prep Time
1 cup 5 minutes
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0
Servings Prep Time
1 cup 5 minutes
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0
Whole30 Ketchup
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Servings Prep Time
1 cup 5 minutes
Cook Time
0
Servings Prep Time
1 cup 5 minutes
Cook Time
0
Ingredients
Servings: cup
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients together and store in the refrigerator.
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Easy Whole30 Breakfast Sausage

This originally came from 40aprons.com.  The only change I made to the ingredients was to add a little extra salt.

The only ground pork I could find in the grocery stores near me was so lean that it didn’t make good sausage, so we decided to grind our own from pork shoulder.  It was a much better consistency!

Easy Whole30 Breakfast Sausage
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Servings Prep Time
2 lbs. 20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
2 lbs. 20 minutes
Easy Whole30 Breakfast Sausage
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Servings Prep Time
2 lbs. 20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
2 lbs. 20 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: lbs.
Instructions
  1. If you are using pork shoulder, cut the meat into cubes and grind the meat through a meat grinder. Mine is a KitchenAid attachment.
  2. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix very well, using a stand mixer or your hands.
  3. From into patties and fry in a little coconut oil or ghee, if desired, or brown and crumble in a skillet and use in a recipe.
  4. Freezes, well, especially in patties.
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Instant Pot Chicken & Brown Rice

Instant Pot Chicken & Brown Rice
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Servings Prep Time
8 servings 7 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
22 minutes 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 servings 7 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
22 minutes 10 minutes
Instant Pot Chicken & Brown Rice
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Servings Prep Time
8 servings 7 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
22 minutes 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 servings 7 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
22 minutes 10 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. Place insert in Instant Pot and set to Saute. When it says "HOT", add the oil to the pot.
  2. Add onion, carrots, celery and garlic. Saute for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Press cancel.
  3. Add remaining ingredients. Close the lid and set valve to "Sealing" position.
  4. Cook at high pressure for 22 minutes.
  5. Let naturally release pressure for 10 minutes. Manually release any remaining pressure. Open lid and stir.
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Instant Pot Chicken & Noodles

This was adapted from my Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe because noodles were sounding better at the time.

Instant Pot Chicken & Noodles
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Servings Prep Time
8 servings 7 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
5 minutes 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 servings 7 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
5 minutes 10 minutes
Instant Pot Chicken & Noodles
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Servings Prep Time
8 servings 7 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
5 minutes 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 servings 7 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
5 minutes 10 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. Insert inner pot into Instant Pot and press saute button. Wait for the machine to say "HOT".
  2. Add oil, onion and garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and close lid. Set valve to "Sealing". Cook on high for about 5 minutes (1/2 the cooking time on the package of pasta you are using).
  4. Let pressure naturally release at end of cooking time for 10 minutes. Manually release remaining pressure and remove lid. Stir and serve.
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Instant Pot Southern Cheesy Grits

This was slightly adapted from the recipe by This Old Gal, Pressure Cooker Southern Cheesy Grits.  My husband, who has never liked grits, loved these!!

Instant Pot Southern Cheesy Grits
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Servings Prep Time
4 servings 5 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
10 minutes 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 servings 5 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
10 minutes 10 minutes
Instant Pot Southern Cheesy Grits
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Servings Prep Time
4 servings 5 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
10 minutes 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 servings 5 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
10 minutes 10 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. Using saute or browning function, allow pot to heat and then add bacon grease or oil. Add grits and toast for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  2. Turn off pressure cooker. Add the remaining ingredients, except the cheese.
  3. Cook at high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow a 15 minute natural release and then open pressure valve to manually release remaining pressure.
  4. Serve with cheddar cheese and additional butter, if desired.
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Instant Pot Potato Salad

I took my favorite recipe that I have used for years and converted it to an Instant Pot recipe!  My version has no onions, but if you like onions, feel free to add them!

Instant Pot Potato Salad
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Servings Prep Time
4 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Instant Pot Potato Salad
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Servings Prep Time
4 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. Put pot insert into Instant Pot and add 1 1/2 cups water into pot. Add steam rack.
  2. Peel potatoes (if desired) and cut into chunks. Add to steamer basket, along with eggs.
  3. Put lid on Instant Pot and set to Sealing mode. Press egg button or manually set for 5 minutes. While these are cooking, you can make dressing with remaining ingredients.
  4. When timer goes off, let it naturally release the pressure for 5 minutes.
  5. Release remaining pressure manually. Immediately remove eggs and put into an ice water bath for 5 minutes. Remove potatoes and let cool.
  6. Chop eggs and add potatoes and eggs to salad. Stir to combine, then chill.
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Instant Pot Carnitas

I love making this recipe, but used to make a 4-5 lb. pork shoulder roast or pork butt in the crock pot.  It would take at least 6 hours of cooking time, so I seldom made it, except for parties.  Now I use country style ribs or cut smaller chunks of pork shoulder roast or pork butt and I make it in my new Instant Pot, so I can make it much more often!

Instant Pot Carnitas
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Delicious Mexican shredded pork recipe. This is not spicy, but just has a wonderful flavor!
Servings Prep Time
4 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Servings Prep Time
4 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Instant Pot Carnitas
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Delicious Mexican shredded pork recipe. This is not spicy, but just has a wonderful flavor!
Servings Prep Time
4 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Servings Prep Time
4 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Ingredients
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. Add all ingredients to pot. Set to Pressure Cook for 30 minutes. Release pressure naturally for 15 minutes.
  2. Release any remaining pressure manually. Remove meat from pot and shred with 2 forks.
  3. Serve on a tortilla with toppings of your choice, such as cheese, lettuce, cilantro, sour cream, avocado, etc., or serve on top of a salad.
  4. I was not successful at deboning my butt roast, so I had a chunk of meat with the bone that weighed about 2 1/2 lbs. and was still partially frozen. It took about 1 hour to cook this way, but it was absolutely fantastic!
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