Instant Pot Dump Dinners: Set It and Forget It
Fast, Foolproof Instant Pot Recipes for Real Weeknights
by Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
50 dump-and-go Instant Pot dinners with zero fuss—just measure, dump, and walk away. Real food for real weeknights.
About this book
You bought the Instant Pot to make dinner easier, but too many recipes out there demand sautéing, marinating, or babysitting the pressure valve. This book fixes that. Every one of these 50 recipes is a true dump dinner: add the ingredients, set the pressure, and go fold laundry or help with homework. We've obsessively tested each recipe to give you accurate times, precise quantities, and honest notes on what makes each one work—so you never end up with a soup when you wanted a stew, or a rubbery chicken breast when you wanted tender shreds.
Organized by protein and craving—Beef and Pork, Chicken and Turkey, Seafood, Vegetarian and Beans, and One-Pot Pastas—this is the only Instant Pot book you'll need on a busy night. Each recipe includes a clear shopping list, a dump-in order where it matters, and a 'make it yours' line for quick swaps. We also cover the few basics that actually make a difference: how to deglaze the pot properly, when to use natural release, and how to scale recipes up or down.
This isn't a lifestyle blog or a diet plan. It's a collection of honest, homey dinners that work: creamy tomato pasta, smoky black bean chili, crowd-pleasing shredded pork for tacos, and a lemon-herb salmon that emerges perfectly flaky. If you want set-it-and-forget-it meals that taste like you actually cooked, this is your book.
Reader Reviews
Anna Gonzalez
★★★★★I've tried the dump approach from blogs before, and half the time I ended up with a mushy mess or a burn notice. This book actually tested the recipes, and it shows. The pot roast with potatoes was perfect on the first try, and my family didn't even know it was a 'dump' dinner. I've already cooked six recipes and haven't had a single miss. This is exactly what I needed.
John Nguyen
★★★★★Good book, solid recipes. I wish there were a few more photos, but the information is straightforward and the recipes work. The chicken taco meat and the black bean chili are now on regular rotation. The FAQ section helped with the burn notice issue I kept having. It's a practical guide, not a fancy one, which is what I wanted.
Laura Robinson
★★★★★Nice collection of recipes, but I felt like some could've used a bit more depth—like suggestions for side dishes or variations beyond a few line items. I appreciate that every recipe is a true dump, though. I tried the salmon and it came out perfectly, which was a pleasant surprise. I'll be using it for the classics, but I might keep a few other cookbooks for elevated dinners.
Nicholas King
★★★★★It's a decent introduction for beginners, but if you already have a few Instant Pot cookbooks, you'll recognize many of these recipes. Still, the dump technique is nicely standardized, and the ingredient lists are easy to scan. The one-pot pasta chapter is worth it alone. I'd recommend it for someone just starting with the Instant Pot.
James Jones
★★★★★I bought this hoping to find a few new go-tos, and honestly, I did find a few (the chickpea curry is lovely, and the pork carnitas are excellent). But I wish the book included nutritional info for each recipe. I'm not on a diet, but my mom is diabetic, and I'd like to know carbs without looking them up online. The instructions are clear and the recipes are reliable, so it's fine, but not perfect for my needs.