I take great pleasure in cooking for my dog. I make a range of instant pot meals for him that are healthy and, I hope, delicious.

My most-loved recipe is the one I use for Chicken and Vegetable Stew, which I pair with a variation of Beef and Sweet Potato Mash. I have served both of these recipes to my dog, and he has cleared his bowl each time.

I think both meals are nutritious, packed with protein and vitamins, and sufficiently varied in flavor and texture to keep my dog interested in what’s in his bowl. Not all instant pot dog food recipes are created equal, so let’s take a closer look at those that I think are the best.

The 18 Best instant pot dog food recipes

1. Chicken and Vegetable Stew

A hearty meal featuring chicken breast and six vegetables—carrots, sweet potatoes, green beans, and peas—comprises a balanced stew that is rich in both protein and picture-perfect pods of peas.

Ingredients

Chicken breast, boneless and skinless, 2 pounds
Carrots, chopped, 2 cups
Sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed, 1 cup
Green beans, chopped, 1 cup
Peas, 1 cup
Water, 4 cups
Olive oil, 1 tablespoon

Instructions

1. The chicken breast should be cut into pieces that are the size of a bite.

2. Pour the olive oil into the Instant Pot and set it to sauté mode. When the oil is heated, add the chicken pieces and sauté them for about 2-3 minutes until they are lightly browned.

3. Add the carrots, sweet potatoes, green beans, and peas to the pot. Cover the ingredients with water.

4. Place the lid tightly on the Instant Pot, set it to high pressure, and cook for 10 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally before you open the lid. Let the ingredient combination cool before serving it to your dog.

2. Beef and Sweet Potato Mash

Mash of Sweet Potatoes and Beef is a dish that includes ground beef, sweet potatoes, green beans, and carrots. These ingredients have been cooked together in an Instant Pot before being served to a beloved dog.

This dish is a simple and wholesome meal, and it contains all of the nutrients that a dog needs. The following recipe is easy to execute and yields a great result.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup frozen green beans
1 carrot, diced
1 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Switch your Instant Pot to sauté mode and pour in the olive oil. Wait until the oil is hot, then add the ground beef, cooking until it’s thoroughly browned.

2. Include the diced sweet potatoes, carrot, green beans, and water in the pot. Stir to mix with the beef.

3. Close the lid, set the Instant Pot to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ mode, and cook on high for 10 minutes.

4. When the time is up for cooking, release the pressure quickly. Let it cool before you serve it to your dog.

3. Turkey and Quinoa Delight

Introducing Turkey and Quinoa Delight: a nutritious meal featuring ground turkey, quinoa, diced carrots, zucchini, and peas. Ideal for a simple-to-make, healthy-hearty dish that’s wholesome and full of good-for-you ingredients.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup peas (fresh or frozen)

Instructions

1. Sautéing the olive oil in the Instant Pot is the first step in this pressure cooker turkey chili recipe. You do this until the oil is hot, and then you add ground turkey to the pot. You break it apart with a spoon while it’s cooking (doing this keeps the meat from clumping together). Work until the turkey is cooked and browned.

2. Include the quinoa, diced carrot, diced zucchini, and water in the pot. Stir to combine.

3. Lock the Instant Pot lid in place with the valve set to sealing. Select “Manual” and set for 10 minutes at high pressure.

4. When the cooking time is up, let the cooker release pressure naturally for about 10 minutes. After that, do a quick release for any leftover pressure. Finally, stir the peas into the mixture and allow it to cool before serving your pup his or her meal.

4. Salmon and Brown Rice Medley

Salmon and Brown Rice Medley is a healthful dish that combines tender salmon with hearty brown rice, carrots, and peas. It’s a delightful combination of flavors, cooked in coconut oil for a nutritious meal.

Ingredients

Salmon fillet (skinless, boneless)
Brown rice
Carrots, diced
Peas (fresh or frozen)
Water
Coconut oil

Instructions

1. Put the salmon fillet in the Instant Pot and add the brown rice, carrots, and peas around it.

2. Add water and a tablespoon of coconut oil to the pot.

3. Seal the Instant Pot, close the lid, and set it to “sealing.” Cook the contents of the pot on “manual” high pressure for 10 minutes.

4. When you have completed the process, let the pressure drop on its own, then remove the lid and give everything a good stir. Let it cool down to a safe temp before serving it to your pup.

5. Lamb and Lentil Feast

Here’s a replenishing mess for your pet: Feast of Lamb and Lentils. Its ground lamb, lentils, diced carrots, and spinach flowed together like a well-rehearsed symphony.

This was a meal fit for my new liver—replete, as it was, with the heart-healthy olive oil that the recipe called for.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground lamb
• 1 cup lentils, rinsed
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 cup spinach, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon turmeric (optional)

Instructions

1. The sauté function on the Instant Pot can be set, and then olive oil can be added. The ground lamb can be browned in the Instant Pot for about 5 minutes, and it can be broken up with a spoon while it cooks.

2. Combine the lentils, carrots, spinach, and water in the pot. If you’re using it, stir in the turmeric.

3. Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to pressure cook on high for 15 minutes.

4. When you’re done and the cooking is complete, let the pressure come down naturally for 10 minutes. If there is still pressure in the pot after 10 minutes, you can release it manually. Once all the pressure is gone, stir, let cool, and serve to your dog.

6. Pork and Pumpkin Blend

Nutritious and well-balanced, Pork and Pumpkin Blend is a delicious dog food. Its main ingredient is pork, which has a protein density similar to that of beef but is less allergenic.

Pork is an excellent source of all the essential amino acids that dogs need to build and maintain healthy muscles. Pumpkins are an exceptional nutritional supplement.

They require little processing—just a quick puree—and add a multitude of nutrients to anything they’re cooked with.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1/2 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Switch your Instant Pot to sauté mode and pour in the olive oil. When it’s hot, add the ground pork, break it up with a spoon, and cook it until it’s browned.

2. Include the pumpkin puree, the thoroughly cooked brown rice, the green peas, the finely chopped carrots, and the chicken broth in the Instant Pot. Mix everything well to ensure it is combined.

3. Close the Instant Pot, and set to manual mode. Pressure cook for 10 minutes at a high setting. When the cooking is done, let the pot sit for 10 minutes for the pressure to release naturally. Then, release any remaining pressure with the manual release.

4. After cooling to a safe temperature, divide the food into serving sizes, and store them in the refrigerator for no more than five days. To keep the food for longer, freeze it.

7. Chicken and Rice Pilaf

Chicken and Rice Pilaf is a simple, wholesome dish featuring tender diced chicken, nutritious brown rice, and vibrant carrots and peas. Low-sodium chicken broth was used as the base for this soup, and it was simmered until the vegetables were tender and the flavors well blended.

Fresh parsley was added just before serving to brighten and enhance the taste.

Ingredients

Chicken (boneless, skinless, diced)
Brown rice
Carrots (diced)
Peas (frozen or fresh)
Chicken broth (low-sodium)
Olive oil
Parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. Switch on the Instant Pot and set it to sauté mode. Pour in the olive oil and brown the diced chicken until no pink remains.

2. Combine the pot with the brown rice, diced carrots, peas, and chicken broth. Stir well to mix.

3. Set the valve to sealing and seal the Instant Pot. Make sure it’s set to high pressure and then cook for 22 minutes.

4. When finished, let the pressure reduce naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. Before serving, stir in the chopped parsley.

8. Beef and Barley Stew

Beef and Barley Stew
Barley and Beef Stew is a substantial meal that includes low-fat beef stew meat, barley, carrots, sweet potatoes, green beans, and low-sodium beef broth. It’s what you would call a “clean” meal, meaning it has wholesome, nutritious ingredients that are suitable for your dog and for you.

Ingredients

1 pound lean beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup barley, rinsed
2 carrots, diced
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 cup green beans, chopped
1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Put the Instant Pot in sauté mode, add the olive oil, and brown the beef stew meat until all sides are seared.

2. In the Instant Pot, combine the barley, diced carrots, sweet potatoes, green beans, and beef broth. Stir to blend everything together.

3. Secure the lid, twist the Instant Pot’s dial to “manual” and then “high pressure,” and set the timer for 25 minutes. Once the timer goes off, let the pot release pressure naturally for about 10 minutes before opening the lid.

4. When the stew has finished cooking completely, allow it to cool down to a temperature that is safe for serving your dog. The size of the portion you serve should be adjusted according to what is appropriate for your dog’s specific diet.

9. Veggie and Fish Mix

The Veggie and Fish Mix is a nutrient-rich meal for dogs, formed from wholesome components like broccoli, carrots, green beans, sweet potatoes, and white fish fillets. It delivers vital nutrients for your dog’s health.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of broccoli florets
• 1 cup of carrots, chopped
• 1 cup of green beans, chopped
• 2 cups of sweet potatoes, diced
• 1 pound of white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia), cut into chunks
• 1 teaspoon of olive oil
• 2 cups of water

Instructions

1. Power up your Instant Pot and select the sauté setting. Pour in the olive oil. When it’s ready, toss in the diced carrots and chopped broccoli. Sauté the vegetables for approximately 5 minutes, stirring them now and then.

2. Incorporate the other ingredients: green beans, sweet potatoes, white fish, and water. Combine with a stir.

3. Culprit: The sauté function is activated.Solution: Cancel the sauté function. Secure the lid. Set the Instant Pot to the “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” setting for 5 minutes.

4. When the cooking time is done, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. After that, carefully let out any remaining pressure. Then, open the lid, stir what’s inside, and let it cool before serving it to your dog.

10. Turkey and Oatmeal Casserole

Turkey and Oatmeal Casserole
a wholesome meal that offers balanced nutrition made from the simplest and healthiest of ingredients. The featured ingredients in the dish ground turkey, rolled oats, sweet potatoes, carrots, and green peas.

Ingredients

Ground turkey
Rolled oats
Sweet potatoes
Carrots
Green peas
Water or low-sodium chicken broth
Olive oil

Instructions

1. Put the Instant Pot on to its sauté mode and add olive oil. When it’s heated, add in the ground turkey, and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon and mixing it well with the oil.

2. Add diced sweet potatoes, sliced carrots, rolled oats, and green peas to the Instant Pot.

3. Add water or low-sodium chicken broth to cover the ingredients. Make sure to stir well to bring everything into harmony.

4. Fasten the cover securely and program the Instant Pot to cook at high pressure for 10 minutes. When the signal sounds, let the pot release pressure naturally for about 10 minutes. After that time, remove the pot’s cover, allow its contents to cool, and serve as a treat for your dog.

11. Peanut Butter and Banana Combo

Take a plunge into the nutrient-rich blend of peanut butter and bananas. Bathed in wholesome rolled oats, a not-too-ripe mashed banana, a lusciously thick layer of natural peanut butter, and a few choice diced veggies and apple bits, this combo emerges as a silly yet healthy snack for your pup.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 1/4 cup natural peanut butter (unsweetened and unsalted)
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup diced carrots
• 1/2 cup diced apples (core removed)
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

1. The Instant Pot should be filled with the rolled oats, water, diced carrots, diced apples, and coconut oil.

2. Close the lid tightly and cook under high pressure for 5 minutes. When the timer goes off, let the pressure come down on its own.

3. When it is safe to open, stir the mashed banana and peanut butter in until they’re well combined.

4. Before you serve the resulting mixture to your dog, allow it to cool completely. Any leftover food can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

12. Chicken Liver and Veggie Mix

The nutritious mixture of chicken liver, carrots, peas, sweet potatoes, and brown rice that makes up Chicken Liver and Veggie Mix is blended into a very wholesome meal for dogs. It seems perfectly designed to be sure that our canine companions get an array of essential nutrients and quite a few delicious flavors to enjoy while consuming their dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken liver, cleaned
• 1 cup carrots, diced
• 1 cup peas
• 1 cup sweet potatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup brown rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

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Instructions

1. Under cold water, rinse the brown rice, and then add it to the Instant Pot.

2. Put the cleaned chicken liver, diced carrots, peas, and sweet potatoes into the pot. Add 2 cups of water and a drizzle of olive oil.

3. Lock the Instant Pot lid into place and confirm that the valve is set to seal. Cook under high pressure for 15 minutes.

4. After cooking is finished, let the pressure come down on its own. Remove the lid, give everything a good stir to mix, and let the dish cool down to dog-safe temperatures before serving.

13. Beef and Spinach Supreme

The dish known as Beef and Spinach Supreme is especially made to be nutritious for dogs. It features lean ground beef, fresh spinach, brown rice, and carrots; and these wholesome ingredients are combined with olive oil and optional turmeric to create a meal that is fit for a canine.

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup brown rice
1 cup carrots, diced
2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon turmeric (optional)

Instructions

1. Put your Instant Pot on the sauté setting, and pour in the olive oil. When that heats up, add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon as it browns. Keep sautéing until the beef is completely cooked and there are no pink bits left.

2. In the pot, combine the brown rice, carrots, chopped spinach, and turmeric. Stir well to mix everything together.

3. Add the water, fasten the lid, and program the Instant Pot for high pressure for 22 minutes.

4. After the cooking time is complete, let the pressure drop on its own. Remove the lid, give the food a good stir, and accept the fact that it isn’t human food. But once it cools, serve it up to your pup with confidence.

14. Turkey and Carrot Concoction

The Turkey and Carrot Concoction
uses ground turkey, chopped carrots, brown rice, spinach, and peas to create a wholesome, easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a nutritious meal. All the ingredients work together to make a protein-rich and vegetable-laden delight that comes together in one pot.

Ingredients

Ground turkey
Carrots, chopped
Brown rice
Water
Spinach, chopped
Peas, frozen or fresh

Instructions

1. Mix the ground turkey, chopped carrots, and brown rice in the Instant Pot.

2. Add water until the elements are only covered.

3. Seal the Instant Pot, select the ‘Manual’ function, and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.

4. When completed, let the pressure drop naturally, then open it and stir in the chopped spinach and peas. Combine the mixture and ensure that the veggies are cooked through.

15. Duck and Pea Porridge

Porridge made from duck and peas is a nutritious dish composed of tender duck breast, green peas, brown rice, carrots, sweet potatoes, and a drizzle of olive oil. It is prepared with an expert hand and intended to provide your dog with a delectable and wholesome meal.

Ingredients

Duck breast (boneless, skinless), 500g
Green peas, 1 cup
Brown rice, 1 cup
Carrots, 2 medium, diced
Water, 4 cups
Sweet potatoes, 1 medium, diced
Olive oil, 1 tablespoon

Instructions

1. Cut the duck breast into small pieces that are suitable for your dog’s size.

2. Make your Instant Pot work for you by setting it first to the sauté mode. Then, invite a bit of olive oil into the pot, followed by your diced duck breast. Sauté these ingredients until they have had just enough time in the pot to become lightly browned.

3. Put the brown rice, carrots, sweet potatoes, and water into the pot. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are mixed.

4. Close the Instant Pot lid and select the high-pressure cook setting for 20 minutes. After the timer goes off, allow the pot to release its pressure naturally for a few minutes before removing the lid.

5. Add the peas, letting them get warmed through by the heat that remains. Serve the porridge only when it is cool enough that you can comfortably eat it at the same time your dog does.

16. Chicken and Apple Medley

Nourishing and delicious, the Chicken & Apple Medley combines tender, cubed chicken breast with a fine selection of wholesome, carefully prepared ingredients. The dish features the following elements:

– brown rice
– apples
– carrots
– spinach
– olive oil

Ingredients

Chicken breast, cubed (1 pound)
Brown rice (1 cup)
Water (2 cups)
Apples, cored and chopped (2 medium)
Carrots, peeled and diced (2 medium)
Spinach, chopped (2 cups)
Olive oil (1 tablespoon)#

Instructions

1. Put the Instant Pot on the sauté setting, pour in the olive oil, and lightly sauté the chicken cubes until just browned.

2. In the Instant Pot, combine the water, brown rice, apples, carrots, and spinach.

3. Close the lid, set the pot to high pressure, and cook for 10 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally before opening the pot.

4. After it cools, split it into servings and give it to your dog, or keep it in the refrigerator for no more than five days.

17. Lamb and Sweet Potato Surprise

Lamb and Sweet Potato Surprise is a nutritious dish featuring diced lamb, sweet potatoes, green beans, and carrots. This delightful dish balances nutritious lamb with the sweet and slightly earthy notes of sweet potatoes and fresh vegetables.

It is a nice touch of lightness, as it is the cool summer months and a nearly overwhelming abundance of this season’s vegetables.

Ingredients
Lamb, diced (2 pounds)
Sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (2 cups)
Green beans, chopped (1 cup)
Carrots, diced (1 cup)
Water or low-sodium chicken broth (1 cup)

Instructions

1. Diced lamb, sweet potatoes, green beans, and carrots should go into the Instant Pot.

2. Include the water or low-sodium chicken broth in the pot.

3. Close the lid and cook under high pressure for 20 minutes, allowing the pressure to reduce naturally.

4. After cooling, dish out suitable servings for your canine companion and keep any remaining food in the refrigerator, where it can stay safe for about 3 days.

18. Beef and Broccoli Banquet

Presenting the Beef and Broccoli Banquet: a sturdy food made with trim ground beef, fresh florets of broccoli, and brown rice that is lovingly cooked in low-sodium beef broth and garnished with parsley. This dish is wholesome, tender, and dog-friendly.

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. The Instant Pot should be set to sauté mode. The olive oil should be added. Once hot, the ground beef should be added and cooked until browned. If necessary, drain any fat.

2. Include the brown rice, broccoli florets, grated carrot, and beef broth in the pot. Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

3. Seal the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 8 minutes. When the cooker beeps, signaling the end of the cooking time, allow the pot to release the pressure naturally for about 5 minutes. Then, perform a quick release to remove any remaining steam.

4. Before feeding your dog, mix in the chopped parsley. Cool the mixture, if necessary, before serving it to your dog. You can keep any leftovers in the refrigerator for three days.