15 Keto Instant Pot Recipes

By Stacey Ballis
May 21, 2020
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If you are currently on the Keto diet, or are thinking about starting the low-carb, high-fat diet, you know that cooking is a huge part of keeping yourself on track. Having control over the ingredients in your home cooking means that it is easy to set up your diet without worrying about finding things that fit into the program. But all of that home cooking can be time consuming!

Enter your new best pal for Keto cookery, the Instant Pot. Cooking Keto recipes in an Instant Pot is a terrific way to keep on the diet and not spend all of your time preparing meals. It takes the pressure off the cook and puts it in the pot where it belongs.

Keto Instant Pot recipes are fast and easy. Here, we gathered our favorite Instant Pot Keto recipes, and all are less than 10 grams of carbs per serving.

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Apple Cider Pepper Pot Roast

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Pot roast is always comfort food, but it usually takes the better part of a day to make. This fast and easy Instant Pot version has the flavor amped up with apple cider for a new spin on an old classic.

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Authentic Bangladeshi Beef Curry

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Just because you are eating Keto doesn't mean you can't get globally influenced. Indian cookery is often done in pressure cookers, so it is a natural pairing. Try this exciting beef curry recipe to use the Instant Pot to your advantage.

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Beef Barbacoa (Barbacoa de Res)

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A Mexican barbacoa is a family-friendly dish that everyone will enjoy, even if they aren't eating Keto! The Instant Pot turns it into a weeknight dish.

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Rosemary Lemon Chicken in the Instant Pot

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Chicken is always a crowd pleaser, and two of its best flavor friends are rosemary and lemon. So this fast recipe will hit the spot and still keep you well within your carb range.

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Pressure Cooker Beef Chili

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There is nothing more satisfying than a great chili, a perfect one-dish wonder of a meal in a bowl. This version is Instant Pot quick and Keto compliant. The rest of the family can doctor it up with corn chips if they aren't sticking to Keto.

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Cochinita Pibil (Mexican Pulled Pork in Annatto Sauce)

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Mexican-style pulled pork is a wonderful Keto dish to try, but it is usually an all-day affair. Not this Instant Pot version! It's ready in less than two hours.

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Instant Pot Turkey Breast

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Don't relegate turkey to just Thanksgiving! This speedy Instant Pot turkey breast recipe can give you that comfort any day of the year. Keto side dishes include creamed spinach and cauliflower rice.

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Mojo Pork Ribs

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Ribs always feel like an indulgence, and this version with mojo takes them to a whole new Cuban-influenced place.

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Pressure Cooker Barbeque Chicken

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There might be no better crowd-pleaser than barbequed chicken, and with this version, you don't need to heat up a grill. The Instant Pot does all the heavy lifting.

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Pressure Cooker Pork Tenderloin

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Pork tenderloin is an easy dish to overcook. It often gets dried out on the grill or in the oven. The Instant Pot keeps it tender and juicy, and you can just add sides to make it a meal for the whole family.

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Stew Beef Sauerbraten

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If you have never had a traditional German sauerbraten before, there is no better time to start. Very Keto friendly and now, extra simple to prepare, this Keto dinner could become a family favorite after one meal.

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Southern Cabbage for the Pressure Cooker

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Looking for a Keto-friendly vegetable main or side dish? Look no further than this Southern-style cabbage. You can add sausage to make it a meal and still keep it low-carb.

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Carnitas

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Carnitas might just be one of the greatest gifts to us from our Mexican friends, and they have never been simpler than when made in the Instant Pot. For the Keto eater, serve it over a low-carb cauliflower side or green salad. For everyone else, they can become tacos or a taco salad.

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Keto Instant Pot® Soup (Low Carb)

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Chowders are often thickened with flour, a Keto diet no-no. This one is made decadent with tender vegetables and cream, a combination that builds luscious body without carb-heavy ingredients. 

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Low-Carb Instant Pot® Cheesecake

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Who says you can't have a delicious dessert on Keto? This instant pot Keto cheesecake brings that decadent indulgence into compliance. Go ahead and celebrate!

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