100+ of the BEST Instant Pot Freezer Meals Recipes (2024)

Instant Pot Freezer Meals are a complete lifesaver for any busy person! Simply prep by adding all the ingredients into a bag and freezing them, then dumping them into your Instant Pot when you need dinner in a hurry.

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We have been a fan of Instant Pot Freezer Meals for many years!

Back in 2012, we were one of the first bloggers to share “dump and go” freezer meals that you can use in your slow cooker and that post went absolutely viral with millions of people using those recipes over the years.

Related Article: 25 of our Favorite “Dump and Go” Instant Pot Recipes

Since then, we have been adding Instant Pot freezer meals to our list of easy dinners and we are excited to share our top 100 Instant Pot freezer meals with you (and we will continue to add to this list as we publish new ones!).

If you haven’t made freezer meals before, welcome! They are going to change your life!

We also love freezer meals that don’t need an Instant Pot. Some of our most popular freezer meal recipes are:

  • 20 Minute Tuscan Pasta
  • Scrambled Egg Breakfast Muffins
  • Baked Ziti

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How to make Instant Pot Freezer Meals:

The idea is simple: using an easy dump-and-go recipe, dump all the ingredients into a freezer gallon-sized bag and place in the freezer for up to 90 days.

When you are in need of a quick dinner that you can dump into your Instant Pot, pull the prepped meal out of the freezer and dump into your Instant Pot.

Sometimes you might need to defrost your frozen meal in the microwave for a short amount of time so that you can get it out of the bag into the Instant Pot.

If you want to see how to make your own Instant Pot Freezer Meals, be sure to watch this video that shows you exactly how to do it!

And if you want to see us make freezer meals in real time, watch as we prep 15 freezer meals:

Here are the recipes that we prepped as freezer meals in the video above:

  • Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
  • Hawaiian Meatballs
  • Pork Chile Verde
  • BBQ Country Style Ribs
  • Chicken Tacos

To get started, make sure that you have an Instant Pot to cook these in. This one is our favorite:

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These are not necessary, but these Freezer Meal Bag Holders make freezer meal assembly so much easier!

These bag holders are the same ones that we use in the video when we assembled our meals.

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Now let’s jump into the recipes!

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Chicken Instant Pot Freezer Meals:

Have a whole chicken to cook? Check out how to cook a Whole Chicken in your Instant Pot!

If you are looking for more Chicken Instant Pot recipes, check out our 28 of the Best Chicken Instant Pot Recipes.

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Ground Beef and Ground Turkey Instant Pot Freezer Meals:

Note: When using ground beef, ground turkey or ground sausage in freezer meals, you will have to brown the meat before adding it to the freezer bag.

If you want to know how to cook ground beef in the Instant Pot, watch this video now!

If you are looking for more Instant Pot Ground Beef recipes, be sure to check out our 27 Favorite Ground Beef Instant Pot Recipes here!

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Beef Instant Pot Freezer Meal Recipes:

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Pork Instant Pot Freezer Meals:

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Other/Vegetarian Instant Pot Freezer Meals:

We will continue to update and add to this list as we publish more freezer meals!

Be sure to check out more of our freezer meal videos:

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100+ of the BEST Instant Pot Freezer Meals Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Are instant pot meals healthy? ›

Instant pot recipes are absolutely healthy as long as what you put in the recipe is healthy,” she says. The shorter cooking time may also result in the greater preservation of vitamins and minerals when compared to other longer types of cooking.

How do you freeze instant pot meals? ›

Tip 1: Freeze Instant Pot meals in a circular form.

We recommend placing the meal in a zip-top freezer bag, and putting it in a bowl (or something that is a round shape). After it's frozen, remove the bowl and leave the meal in the freezer. Then when you want to make your meal, it'll plop right into that Instant Pot!

How long do homemade freezer meals last? ›

Cold Food Storage Chart
FoodTypeFreezer [0°F (-18°C) or below]
Soups and stewsVegetable or meat added2 to 3 months
LeftoversCooked meat or poultry2 to 6 months
Chicken nuggets or patties1 to 3 months
Pizza1 to 2 months
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Sep 19, 2023

Do you need to add time for frozen meat in an Instant Pot? ›

Do Expect Cook Times to Vary: A frozen piece of meat will not only take longer to cook, but it will also take longer for the Instant Pot to come to pressure. Because of this, be prepared to add a few extra minutes to your overall cook time.

Can I put frozen chicken in my Instant Pot? ›

Meat, like chicken or salmon, can go straight from the freezer into the Instant Pot. The reason? A pressure cooker, like the Instant Pot, quickly brings food to a safe temperature. This is different from a slow cooker, which can allow frozen foods to sit at an unsafe temperature for prolonged periods of time.

What foods should not be cooked in an Instant Pot? ›

6 Things You Should Never Cook in an Instant Pot
  1. Creamy Sauces. If there's one food group you should avoid in the Instant Pot, it's dairy. ...
  2. Fried Chicken. The best fried chicken is crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside and perfectly golden brown. ...
  3. Cookies. ...
  4. Burgers. ...
  5. Pie. ...
  6. Steak.

What is the disadvantage of Instant Pot? ›

Con– If you don't pay attention to setting the vent properly you will have to extend your cooking time. I can't tell you how many time I forgot to seal the pot and the steam was escaping rather than building up inside and cooking my food. Pro– Like I said earlier, you are not limited to soups and stews.

What's healthier Instant Pot or air fryer? ›

If you want to make crispy treats without the oil of a deep fryer, the air fryer will be a great option for you, provided you don't mind losing some flavor. On the other hand, if you're looking to make nutritious one-pot meals, the Instant Pot can be an indispensable tool.

Can you leave food in the Instant Pot all day? ›

Unlike nonstick cooking surfaces, the stainless steel pot presents no threat of harmful chemicals. Instant Pot also switches to a “warm” setting when it's done cooking, keeping food at a safe temperature for up to 10 hours.

Can you reheat frozen food in Instant Pot? ›

The Instant Pot is useful not only for cooking food but also for reheating frozen food. It's particularly great for reheating stock or soup.

Does Keep Warm on Instant Pot keep food safe? ›

The Instant pot can work like a slow cooker and when you leave it on a warm setting it will keep the food around 140 F so bacteria won't multiply. There would be a problem if they turned off the instant pot and left it over night. As long as the food stays warm out of the danger zone (40-140 degree F.)

Is 2 year old frozen chicken still good? ›

If kept frozen continuously, it will be safe indefinitely. Chicken may be frozen in its original packaging or repackaged. If freezing longer than two months, over wrap the porous store plastic packages with airtight heavy-duty foil, plastic wrap or freezer paper, or place the package inside a freezer bag.

What food Cannot be frozen? ›

12 Foods That Should Never Be Frozen
  • 01 of 12. Milk. ...
  • 02 of 12. Mayonnaise. ...
  • 03 of 12. Cream Cheese. ...
  • 04 of 12. Cucumbers. ...
  • 05 of 12. Zucchini. ...
  • 06 of 12. Lettuce and Cabbage. ...
  • 07 of 12. Tomatoes. ...
  • 08 of 12. Baked and Boiled Potatoes.
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How long is chicken good in the freezer? ›

Individual pieces of raw chicken stay good in the freezer for 9 months, and whole chickens are good for up to a year when frozen. Your browser does not support the video element. If you're freezing cooked chicken, you can expect that to last for 2–6 months. Freezing cooked chicken is a great way to reduce food waste.

How long does a frozen ready meal take to cook? ›

Our meals and hot desserts should be cooked from frozen either in a microwave or conventional oven. Most of our meals take just 8-12 minutes to cook in a microwave, or 35-40 minutes in an oven.

How long does it take to cook a meal in an Instant Pot? ›

Print the chart
FoodCooking TimePressure Release Method
Chicken, cut into bite-size pieces4 minutes5-10 minute NPR
Chuck Roast20 minutes per 1 inch of thickness (so 3 inch roast would be 60 minutes)NPR
Pork Shoulder15-20 minutes per 1 inch of thicknessNPR
Black or Kidney Beans, dried25 minutes or 8 minutes for soakedNPR
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How long is 4 hours on high in a Instant Pot? ›

Generally, if your slow cooker meat, soup, or stew recipe calls for 8 hours on the low setting or about 4 hours on the high setting, it should be fully cooked in about 25 to 30 minutes in the Instant Pot.

How do I know when food is done in Instant Pot? ›

If a recipe calls for a “quick release,” that means you'll need to move the steam release valve from the Sealing position to the Venting position as soon as the Instant Pot beeps, signaling that the cooking cycle is complete. (The screen will read LO:OO when the cooking cycle is over.)

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