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10.29.2018

Instant Pot-ober : Instant Pot Chili + A GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to the Larson Lingo's annual Instant Pot-ober 
(formerly known as Crocktober since 2011)
Out with the OLD (Crockpots!) in with the NEW (Instant Pots!)
Every October, I post one of my favorite Slow Cooker Recipes & declare it "Crock-tober"
2 years ago I got an Instant Pot & used my Instant Pot for my Crocktober post and I haven't looked back. I have been using my Instant Pot instead of my Crock Pot for the past 2 years and I am in love.

Instant Pot-ober doesn't have a ring to it like Crocktober does, but oh well ;)

As a working mom, an Instant Pot (or Crock Pot) is a staple during the Fall & Winter months.
They make my life & dinner time so much easier!

I am so excited to share this recipe with you. Everyone in my family loves it.
When Kevin and I got married 16 (!!!) years ago and one of my bridal showers, the hostess knew I loved to cook so she sent a blank recipe card with the invitation and asked everyone to fill out the recipe card with a tried & true recipe. The hostess put them in a binder for me & as a young wife of 23 years old, I had a great little collection of recipes!
This chili recipe was one of the recipes that was given to me by our family friend Jenna.
I have tweaked & changed the recipe a little bit (the original doesn't call for diced tomatoes, but we like those added in) and I converted it from a stove top to Instant Pot!
Here is what you need:
  • 2.5-3 lbs of Beef Stew Meat (cut in 1 inch cubes)
  • 1 T minced garlic
  •  1 cup diced onion
  •  1 can of beef broth
  • 3 cans of chili beans (or pinto beans)
  • 1 cans of diced tomatoes with green peppers/onions
  • 1 1/2 t cumin
  • 1 T Italian Seasoning
  • 3 T chili powder
  • 1 t salt
  • 1 t pepper 
  • Splash of Olive Oil
Directions:
Press the SAUTE button on your Instant Pot:

Add a splash of olive oil, the meat, diced onions & minced garlic.
You are going to saute this for a couple minutes to get the meat browned:
Then, add in the spices:
Saute for another minute or so, just to get everything coated:
Then add in the diced tomatoes & beans (drained):
Add in the can of Beef Broth:
Give everything a big stir:

Then put the lid on your Instant Pot turn the knob to SEALING:

Cook on Manuel HIGH PRESSURE for 18 minutes:
After it is done cooking for 18 minutes, When time is up, let it do a natural release for 15 minutes. If there steam left, do a manual release.
When you open the lid, it will look like this:
Give it a big stir & you will be able to see how tender the meat is:
It is ready to serve! We like to garnish it with sour cream, shredded cheese & cilantro:
This Chili is so good...we love having beef chunks rather than ground beef.
I also serve this with Cornbread & whipped honey butter:

To make whipped honey butter, buy whipped butter and let it sit out on counter until soft. Then spoon into a bowl & add honey. Mix together & viola! Whipped Honey Butter!

We hope you love this Chili as much as we do!

It feeds a crowd and is very filling.
Enjoy!
You could make this in a crock pot, you would just add all the ingredients and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. If you wanted to brown the meat, you could do that before hand.

In honor of my 8th Annual Crocktober Post which is now Instant Pot-ober, I am giving away THREE Instant Pots!


THREE lucky people will win THIS Instant Pot....7-in-1 Multi-Functional Cooker--Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Saute/Browning, Yogurt Maker, Steamer & Warmer!

You can keep it for yourself, give it as a present....the holiday season is right around the corner!
 
I am OBSESSED with it & I am excited to give one away to 3 lucky readers!

But....that's not all! Those 3 people will ALSO get a $100 Amazon Giftcard!

Use the Rafflecopter below to enter.

Giveaway ends next Monday, November 5th.
 
 

242 comments:

  1. I think I’m ready to jump on the instant pot bandwagon! Thanks for the yummy recipe. Beth Rowlett

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  2. My FAV crockpot recipe would have to be just plain 'ol roast, potatoes & carrots. I tried it once in the Instant Pot & didn't care for how it turned out.

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  3. I would use the Amazon gift card either for Christmas gifts or to buy myself some teacher supplies :)

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  4. I love my instant pot! We use ours at least weekly, and my favorite is roast.

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  5. Amazon gift card would probably go toward Christmas stuff, but I end up with so many random amazon buys so who knows!!

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  6. My favorite crock-pot meal is Mississippi Pot Roast - and I would love to make it in the Instant Pot. If I won I would use the Amazon Card for Christmas shopping,

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  7. My favorite crockpot recipe is white chicken chili. Yum!

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  8. Your chili looks amazing btw...and I would use the $100 to Amazon to update my Thanksgiving table.

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  9. White chicken chili looks awesome! I would use the gift card can christmas.

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  10. I love adding stew meat to our chili and I LOVE my instant pot!

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  11. Amazon gift card would be used for Christmas gifts!

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  12. My favorite crock pot meal is a Martha Stewart white chicken chili!

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  13. Would love to win an Instapot and try all your recipes! You're the Queen of the Instapot for sure, love all your recommendations!

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  14. And the Amazon gift card would be an incredible bonus to this great giveaway!! Thanks for doing this!

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  15. I love my Crock Pot! I love it for taco soup and also roast, potatoes and carrots! One pot - DONE! Thanks for this giveaway, how awesome!

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  16. Amazon is my fave! I always have a ton of stuff in my Wishlist and for gift ideas so I would definitely buy something I've been saving up for!

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  17. My favorite thing to make in the crockpot/instant pot is a roast! It's always a family favorite and so easy.

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  18. If I won, I would use the Amazon gift card for Christmas gifts for my family. :)

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  19. I've always been a little scared of the Instapot, but maybe it's time to give it a try. My mother-in-law has one she doesn't want . . .

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    1. My Amazon saved for later is full of fun things!

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  20. I love making soup in our crock pot!

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  21. I have an awesome spicy chili recipe for the crock pot! And the Amazon gift card would be great with Christmas coming up!

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  22. I need to start using my instant pot more. i just love putting food in the crock pot and forgetting about it all day.

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  23. As Maureen
    I have not made anything in an instapot or crockpot as I do not have one but I think the first thing I would make is either some soup or pasta sauce that my husband loves.

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  24. I haven't made the switch to instant pot from my trusty crock pot but with so many recipes out there maybe I should!

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  25. As for what I would purchase with the gc is a pair of compression stockings (as I must wear one on a leg due to a DVT). I would also love a pair of exercise shoes.

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  26. I would make chicken wings with the instant pot 1st for sure, we love them and I've heard they are done in a snap! I would use the Amazon gift card towards an instant pot or probably Christmas gifts!!

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  27. I love to make plain shredded chicken in my instant pot....and then use it for recipes! For the Amazon card, I would start my Christmas shopping! :)

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  28. I like sweet potatoes in the instant pot.

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  29. My favorite crock pot meal is a pot roast with carrots, potatoes, celery, and onions . So good!!

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  30. I would spend the Amazon gift card on Christmas presents for my kids!!

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  31. I would use the amazon card for some new winter leggings! It's getting chilly here!

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  32. My favorite crockpot meal is pulled pork bbq because its always a crowd pleaser when used as a topping for potatoes, subs/sandwiches, or just on its own with toppings!

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  33. I just love making rice in it (this is gina btw)

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  34. I have a bunch on my amazon wishlist I want like essential oils and fun stuff like that! Those are things I would probably buy with the gift card! <3 This is gina btw :)

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  35. I have been dragging my feel on an Instant Pot! My sister uses the heck out of hers though...Maybe it's time! Thanks for the chance!

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  36. I also have such a large Amazon list that I just keep adding to! Christmas is just around the corner for sure!

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  37. Favorite recipe in the Crock-Pot is definitely white chicken chili!

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  38. My favorite crockpot recipe is my adaptation of my daddy's chili recipe.

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  39. I would spend $100 at Amazon to get books from my wishlist...give me all the books!!!

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  40. I love white chicken chili in my crockpot!
    -Renae

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  41. I would probably put the Amazon card towards new Christmas stockings! We added a couple new family members this year via foster care, and we need new stockings so that they all match!
    -Renae

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  42. I would buy baking pans with an Amazon gift card.

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  43. I would buy a couple christmas presents for the family with the gift card. thank you!

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  44. I like to make chipotle chicken in the crockpot

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  45. I would buy christmas presents with the amazon gift card.

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  46. My favorite thing to make in the IP is kind of random...I love making black beans. Black beans are a weekly staple in our house and I save lots of money by making a big batch every 10 days or so.

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  47. Lame answer...but I would absolutely buy Christmas presents with a gift card. Tis the season :)

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  48. I would buy christmas gifts for my sons with the amazon gift card.

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  49. I'm sharing an Instant Pot recipe on my blog tomorrow. Second time I've used it and I loved it. I could spend that Amazon GC faster than you could say "instant pot". LOL Happy Monday!!!

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  50. My favorite crock pot recipe is a spicy sausage and pepper soup. SO good and fairly healthy. Win win!

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  51. My favorite recipe is pot roast. I would buy some books with an Amazon gift card!

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  52. My favorite recipe for my crock pot is anything that involves chicken!

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  54. I would definitely use the gift card to purchase Christmas presents.

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  55. I don't have a favorite recipe for the crock pot but I would love to try turkey breast!

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  56. I'd buy my toddler some new books with the gift card!

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  57. I would buy some sensory toys for my 8 year old son who has autism.

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  58. My sister has an instant pot and swears by it! I admit that for some reason it intimidates me, but I would love to try it. The amazon gift card would definitely be used to help with Christmas shopping!

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  59. My Mom just bought an Instant Pot and now I want one, too!

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  60. I would love an Instapot! #WorkingMom

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  61. The gift card would definitely go towards Christmas gifts! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

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  62. I am new to using my instant pot, but so far the best thing I've made is pulled pork. A favorite slow cooker meal is this one: http://www.foodiecrush.com/slow-cooker-thai-chicken-soup/ (but use the red Thai sauce from Trader Joe's + 1 can of coconut milk instead of the paste + 2 cans!)

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  63. As for the Amazon gift card: we live in Rwanda, and if we ever have someone coming to visit we order things we need on Amazon for them to bring - so I'd probably use it for that. Our next visitor will be my mom next February :)

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  64. My favorite crockpot recipe is chili. My father makes the best chili and I learned it from him

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  65. I would a new crock pot with the amazon gift card

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  66. My favorite instant pot recipe is spaghetti - so easy and yummy!

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  67. If I won an amazon gift card, I would begin my Christmas shopping early!!

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  68. My husband's chili is my favorite crock pot meal!

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  69. I would buy my kids stocking stuffers if I won the Amazon gift card!

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  70. My favorite recipe is white chicken chili!

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  71. I would buy books to read in the time I save with the Instant pot!

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  72. I love to make a roast in the crockpot comes out so good everytime!

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  73. I would use it towards getting me some new dishes before the holidays get here!

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  74. My favorite crock-pot meal is green chili pork stew.

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  75. With the Amazon I would buy my newborn granddaughter a stroller.

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  76. My favorite crock pot recipe is a chicken enchilada soup. I want to try an Instant Pot so bad! and the gift card would go straight towards Christmas gifts!

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  77. What a great recipe! Can't wait to try it.

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  78. What a great giveaway! That chili looks yummy!

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  79. I would buy Christmas gifts for my son. He wants a new keyboard for our computer.

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  80. I like to make a pot roast or chicken in gravy in the crockpot.

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  81. Beef stew, or chili! I'd get a new pc

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  82. Chili is my favorite instapot meal.

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  83. I would probably save the amazon gift card to buy christmas gifts.

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  84. I am still using my crock pot faithfully but I have heard so many amazing things about the Instant Pot. :) The idea of cooking a beef chili in just under 20 minutes sounds incredible for those nights when a quick dinner is needed!

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  85. With the Amazon giftcard I would totally buy Christmas gifts of course! ;)

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  86. Have been on the verge of buying an Instant pot for over a year now! Keeping my fingers crossed!

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  87. I'm intimidated by the Instant pot and get over myself. This is a great giveaway, perfect for fall!

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  88. Have been wanting an instant pot for a while!

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  89. Cream cheese chicken chili is my favorite crockpot meal! I’ve yet to try an instant pot!

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  90. I’d splurge on something for myself and my husband :)

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  91. I have a household of 6 people right now - a quick and easy dinner would be a godsend! My favorite crockpot meal is pork shoulder roast!

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  92. The next thing on my Amazon wish list is this remote controlled flying shark! http://a.co/d/ddMuqFT

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  93. My favorite thing to do in the IP is chicken. Cook it up to shred and it's a great base for EVERYTHING! I have an amazon wishlist going with a few things I would love to have, including a lid for the instapot insert so I can stick it in the fridge! And a steamer insert. Also a pan to make cheesecake in the IP!

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  94. My favorite thing to make in my crockpot is my chicken taco mixture! Yum and so easy!

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  95. I would love to try an Instant Pot. I use my crockpot regularly. Favorite meal is chicken soup.

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  96. I would buy Christmas presents for my kiddos. Their list is long and wide. :)

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  97. I will be saving this recipe for sure!!

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  98. If I won the g.c., I would start my Christmas shopping!!

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  99. My fave Croc Pot recipe is curry chicken

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  100. I would purchase Christmas gifts with the Amazon gc!

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  101. What?! Best giveaway EVER!!! I think every mother of 4 should have an insta-pot....I'm that mom! Small town living means I only order on Amazon!

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  102. I love to make chile verde in my slow cooker.

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  103. This recipe looks amazing!! Fingers crossed :)

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  104. I would buy Mix and Match mama slow cooker cook book and the merlin sleep suit for my baby girl who is in 4 month sleep regression!!!

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  105. My favorite crockpot recipe is chili!

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  106. I would buy some items for our family room that we're in the process of redecorating!

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  107. My favorite crockpot recipe is Tortellini Soup. I would use the Amazon gift card to go toward Christmas gifts.

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  108. I'm wanting new baking containers for my pantry!!

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  109. I love your blog!!! Thanks for all the recipes-such a fun giveaway. I would get Christmas gifts with the Amazon gift card!!

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  110. I would say beef stroganof I would get stuff for kids

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  111. I would use to an amazon gift card to buy stuff (such as a new toaster) for my apartment

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  112. I like to make Shepherds Pie in the Crockpot.

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  113. I would purchase an Instant Pot from Amazon as it has been on my list of "kitchen wants" for over a year.

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  114. Disregard my previous comments. Since this giveaway includes an Instant Pot, I would purchase Instant Pot accessories from Amazon.

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  115. I love to make pork roast with carrots, red potatoes and pearl onions in my crock pot and would love to try this in an instant pot. My email is traciemcooper0515@gmail.com

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  116. My favorite would be beef stew and with $100 I would get some Christmas shopping done!

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  117. I love to make chili and spaghetti in my crock pot. I just broke mine. Dropped it getting it out of the car. (jozywails@gmail.com)

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  118. I shelter elderly rescue cats, so I would just buy more supplies for my shelter. Older cats have problems, like older people, with aging. (jozywails@gmail.com)

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  119. My favorite crock pot recipes are chicken and dumplings and turkey chili. I do not have an instant pot, but would love to win one!

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  120. I would definitely use the Amazon gift card for Christmas gifts! I do 95% of my Christmas shopping online and I love Amazon Prime free two day shipping!

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  121. My favorite recipe to make is chili but I may need to try yours! I also love making chicken tortilla soup. I love that you have so many instant pot recipes, it is very helpful!
    sgoldsberry6@gmail.com

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  122. I would like to start buying some Christmas gifts on Amazon...or some fun Ugg slippers ;)
    sgoldsberry6@gmail.com

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  123. My favorite is a roast with carrots and potatoes

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  124. We have an insta pot and use it for our seafood boils on football Sundays but this looks like a great receipt to try!

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  125. Amazon gift card: probably new cookbooks lol

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  126. Yum! Can’t wait to try this chilly recipe, now we just need cooler weather for soups. The Amazon gift card would be amazing as we have two December birthdays in my family + Christmas. ☺️

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  127. I need an Insta pot in my life! Thanks for the chance to win:)

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  128. My favorite insta pot meal is burritos!

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  129. Does Amazon sell Rothys? Probably would buy some new bedding.

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  130. I loooove jalapeno spoon bread (corn bread) with some bacon chili.

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  131. I would get the half baked harvest cookbook with the Amazon card!

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  132. My favorite crockpot recipe is Spicy Ancho Turkey Chili!

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  133. I would buy the Skinnytaste One and Done cookbook with an Amazon gift card!

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  134. Yay! Thanks for doing this! If I won, I would probably gift the IP to a friend or my Mom. The Amazon gift card would be used for our new baby and holiday gifts!

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  135. My favorite foods in the crockpot are chicken and noodles or white chicken chili. I don't have an instant pot but my parents do and they make some yummy meals.

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  136. I would buy Christmas gifts with the gift card.

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  137. I love teriyaki chicken or honey garlic chicken.

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  138. I already have an instant pot, so I'd go with an air fryer with the gift card.

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  139. I would like to try pulled pork in the crock pot and I would use the amazon gift card to decorate my new place!

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  140. fave crock pot meal is some beans or pot roast

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  141. id put it on my account and buy a bluetooth speaker on black friday

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  142. I love using the crockpot to make the apples for my Grandma's apple stack cake. They basically cook all day with spices. It smells so good.

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  143. I would probably wind up using the card for Christmas. I might go ahead and put together a gingerbread house this year and buy the candies, etc., with it.

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  144. My family loves when I do cabbage, sausage and potatoes in the crockpot!

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  145. I would use the GC for Christmas presents for my kids.

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  146. I'm still new to IP but cooking a whole chicken has been my favorite so far.

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  147. I love making balsamic roast in the crock pot.

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  148. I would buy a new laptop case and use the rest for holiday presents.

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  149. My favorite crockpot meal is beef roast with veggies.

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  150. I would use for shopping for some gifts.

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  151. I've never used an instapot before....I am a crockpot girl. And I would buy my people some Christmas gifts :)

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  152. my favorite slowcooker recipe is slow cooked beef and veggies.

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  153. I would give the Amazon gift card to my daughter to buy clothes for work.

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  154. My favorite crockpot recipes is Pork Carnitas.

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  155. My favorite crock pot recipe is for a chuck roast w/potatoes and carrots.

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  156. I would use the gift card for Christmas presents.

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  157. My favorite crockpot recipe is Chicken Gnocchi Soup!

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  158. I would buy a new coffee machine. I'm looking at one that does the foam too!

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  159. My favorite Crockpot meal is White Chicken Chili!

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  160. If I won I would buy curtains for my living room!

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  161. i would love to use it towards some instant pot cookbooks and accessories for my instant pot. My email is traciemcooper0515@gmail.com

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  162. I am still using a crockpot so I'd definitely by all the accessories and probably the ingredients for my first instant pot meal.

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  163. Hi Mel, I don’t own an Instant pot so would love to win this! It would be such a time saver and I do like to cook. My favourite instant pot recipe would be Jambalaya (currently I make it on the stove top :( which is quite time consuming as you can imagine ;)) hope I can win one please!! Thanks!
    Kate

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  164. Favorite crock pot meal is chicken cacciatore. Good and easy!

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  165. Shopping spree! And with the holidays around the corner perfect timing!

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  166. MY SON wants a new keyboard for Christmas I would use it for that

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  167. we love chili and or Keilbassi and kraut

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  168. Crock-pot.. pot roast. Oh that sounds tasty right about now.

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  169. I actually would snag a IP. I have been eyeing one for some time. Lately any kind of food on a blog I see is made in a IP. I have a pressure cooker and I was really trying to justify and say to myself that it would do but the more and more I see the IP.. I want one (boy that was a run on!).

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  170. I’d use the gift card to finish off my Christmas shopping! Very intrigued by the instant pot!

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  171. I don't cook, but my husband would love an instant pot.

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  172. Favorite crock-pot meal: Chicken Taco Soup...perfect for a chilly night in!

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  173. Amazon Gift Card - would probably use it for some Christmas shopping!

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  174. my favorite recipe is applesauce

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  175. with a amazon gift card I would buy an air fryer

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  176. White chicken chili is our fave crock pot meal!

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  177. And I’d love to get some Christmas gifts on Amazon (including an air fryer)...

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  178. That recipe looks so good. Can't wait to try it out.

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    1. Oops..hit enter before I was done..my favorite thing to cook in my IP is rice..it comes out perfect everytime!

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  179. If I won the gift card, i'd most likely buy new bath towels.

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  180. I love doing a whole chicken in the instapot. It comes out so juicy and delish.

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