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Here's a collection of 20 simple crockpot and Instant Pot recipes to get you started. Remember, always adjust cooking times and ingredients based on your specific model:

Crockpot Recipes

  1. Easy Chicken Tacos: Chicken breasts, taco seasoning, jar of salsa. Cook on low 6-8 hours, shred chicken, serve in tortillas with toppings.

  2. Savory Pot Roast: Beef roast, onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, potatoes, carrots. Cook on low 8-10 hours.

  3. Creamy Tomato Soup: Diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, heavy cream, basil. Cook on low 4-6 hours. Serve with grilled cheese.

  4. Honey Garlic Chicken: Chicken thighs, honey, garlic, soy sauce. Cook on low 4-5 hours, serve over rice.

  5. Beef and Broccoli: Flank steak strips, broccoli, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic. Cook on low 6-7 hours, serve over rice.

  6. BBQ Pulled Pork: Pork shoulder, favorite BBQ sauce. Cook low 8-10 hours, shred, serve on buns.

  7. French Dip Sandwiches: Beef roast, beef broth, au jus mix. Cook low 8-10 hours, shred, serve on rolls with melted cheese.

  8. Hearty Chili: Ground beef, beans, diced tomatoes, chili seasoning. Cook on low 6-8 hours. Serve with toppings.

  9. White Chicken Chili: Chicken, white beans, corn, green chiles, spices. Cook low 4-6 hours.

  10. Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup: Chicken, noodles, broth, vegetables, cream of chicken soup. Cook low 4-6 hours.

Instant Pot Recipes

  1. Fast Salsa Chicken: Chicken, salsa, spices. Cook high pressure 10-15 min (varies by cut). Shred, serve with toppings.

  2. Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs: Eggs, water. Cook high pressure 5-6 min, ice bath.

  3. Mashed Potatoes: Potatoes, broth, butter, milk. Cook high pressure 8-10 min, mash.

  4. Creamy Mac and Cheese: Pasta, milk, cheese. Cook high pressure 4-5 min, stir in cheese.

  5. BBQ Ribs: Ribs, BBQ sauce. Cook high pressure 25-30 min, broil to finish.

  6. Teriyaki Chicken: Chicken, teriyaki sauce. Cook high pressure 10-15 min (varies by cut).

  7. Sweet and Sour Pork: Pork cubes, pineapple, bell peppers, sweet and sour sauce. Cook high pressure 10 min.

  8. Beef Stew: Beef cubes, potatoes, carrots, beef broth. Cook high pressure 35 min.

  9. Quick Oatmeal: Oats, water/milk, sweetener. Cook high pressure 2-3 min.

  10. Lentil Soup: Lentils, broth, vegetables, spices. Cook high pressure 20-25 min.