September Instant Pot Meal Plan (2018)

School is back in session, and that means busy weeknights and activity-packed weekends. My September Instant Pot Meal Plan takes this into consideration. I’ve included lots of easy weeknight meals and some big hearty meals on the weekends, so you can enjoy leftovers during the week. Here’s what you can expect:

Instant Pot Meals That Stretch

I love making meals that will last a few days. That way, I don’t have to worry about lunches, I just serve leftovers.

With that in mind, how does Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork sound for Sunday? This pulled pork is so easy to make and the flavor is unbelievable! If you have leftovers, there are so many things you can make with it. From tacos to quesadillas, to nachos, the possibilities are amazing! Make this on Sunday and you can have lunches for a couple of days. It’s a winner!

Easy Weeknight Meals for the Instant Pot

Mondays are usually hard days, so I’ve included the easiest Instant Pot recipes on Mondays. My Easy Beef & Bowtie Pasta is so delicious and super kid-friendly. Other easy Monday meals in the meal plan include Ribs, Lasagna, Taco Pasta, and Beans. For other days of the week, you’ll find more easy recipes like Fettuccine Alfredo, and Spaghetti with Meat Sauce.

Ethnic Recipes for the Instant Pot

This month you’ll also find some delicious ethnic meals from some fabulous bloggers. Try your hand at Vegetable Pulav, Korean Spice Chicken, Ragda Patties, and more! Lots of international dishes to choose from, with a focus on Indian cuisine.

Instant Pot Side Dishes

I’ve given you plenty of options for Instant Pot side dishes to pair with all these delicious meals. From mashed potatoes and corn pudding to an Indian cauliflower and Asian corn soup. Some of these sides are so delicious that they may end up stealing the show.

Instant Pot Desserts

Finally, don’t forget about dessert. You’ll find cakes, flan, and even some fudgy brownies and monkey bread for you to indulge!

Enjoy your September with some delicious meals!

Make sure you also check out my latest Instant Pot Meal Plan.

September 2018 Instant Pot Meal Plan

Below the list of recipes, you will find a link to the downloadable calendar and links to all my monthly Instant Pot meal plans.

Main Dishes

September 1
Mango BBQ Fish Tacos
from The Halfway Homesteaders
The wonderful sweet spiciness of these fish tacos will transform taco Tuesdays.
September 2
Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork
from One Happy Housewife
Made with only 4 ingredients, this fall apart delicious pulled pork is so tasty and versatile.
September 3
Beef & Bowtie Pasta
from One Happy Housewife
A fast and simple pasta dinner that even the most picky of eaters will devour. This one is sure to become one of your go-to recipes for those hectic weeknights.
September 4
Chicken Soup
from One Happy Housewife
This hearty, healthy, homemade chicken soup is so tasty and loaded with nourishing vegetables and spices.
September 5
Ragda Patties
from Ministry of Curry
Enjoy this popular Indian street food in your own home. Spicy, sweet, and tangy, each bite is an explosion of flavors.
September 6
Hawaiian Sloppy Joes
from One Happy Housewife
Pineapple, red and yellow peppers, and sweet onion give the traditional Sloppy Joe a Hawaiian twist.
September 7
Asian Salmon
from The Halfway Homesteaders
This salmon is easy to make, and the taste of the sauce is so delicious!
September 8
Fettuccine Alfredo
from Simply Happy Foodie
A dump and start pasta dish is so rich, creamy, and delicious that you’ll savor every bite.
September 9
Mississippi Chicken
from Simply Happy Foodie
An amazingly tasty twist on Mississippi Pot Roast.
September 10
Meaty Lasagna
from One Happy Housewife
Looking for a hearty dish that can feed an entire family? Try this rich, creamy, and flavorful lasagna. It’s easy to prep and you’ll have it on the table in no time. Everyone will be asking for seconds.
September 11
Salpicón
from One Happy Housewife
A light minced meat with a fresh citrusy taste. Perfect served on a corn tortilla or over a bed of rice.
September 12
Zuppa Tuscana
from The Halfway Homesteaders
Enjoy the taste of The Olive Garden’s Zuppa Tuscana right in the comfort of your own home.
September 13
Cheeseburger Tortilla Pie
from Home Pressure Cooking
With a quick prep and cook time, this tasty tortilla pie is a perfect weeknight dinner.
September 14
Hawaiian Chicken
from One Happy Housewife
Enjoy the delightful tastes of the islands with this sweet, savory and tangy chicken cooked with bell pepper, sweet onion, pineapple and macadamia nuts.
September 15
Coconut Shrimp Curry
from Piping Pot Curry
This easy shrimp curry is made in a coconut milk base and seasoned with ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes, and flavorful Indian spices.
September 16
American Goulash
from Simply Happy Foodie
This classic one-pot pasta meal (with an American twist) is made with ground beef, green pepper, and macaroni. It’s easy to make and will be done in under an hour. Your family will be fed and happy in no time!
September 17
Coca-Cola Ribs
from The Halfway Homesteaders
These ribs are so sweet and clean the bone delicious. Plus, they’re so easy to make!
September 18
Black Eyed Peas Curry
from Piping Pot Curry
Black-eyed peas made in an onion-tomato gravy, with lots of ginger, garlic and aromatic spices.
September 19
Creamy Tomato Soup
from Piping Pot Curry
Made with fresh tomatoes, carrots, celery, onion, a hint of garlic, and topped with cream and cheese.
September 20
Shrimp and Grits
from Paint the Kitchen Red
Enjoy tender shrimp and crisp bacon in a spicy tomato-based sauce over creamy grits with this wonderful one-pot meal.
September 21
Spicy Taco Pasta
from Ministry of Curry
This cheesy pasta dish is made with ground chicken, onions, jalapeños, cilantro and loaded with Mexican flavors.
September 22
Balsamic Apple Pork Tenderloin
from Simply Happy Foodie
Tender and moist pork medallions drenched in an amazingly sweet & tangy sauce.
September 23
Red Kidney Beans Curry
from Simply Vegetarian 777
A delicious and flavorful Indian dish that’s easily made in the Instant Pot.
September 24
Spiced Ground Beef (Keema Matar)
from Spice Cravings
A semi-dry Indian curry, made with ground meat and green peas, seasoned with Indian spices.
September 25
Korean Spice Chicken
from Spice Cravings
A delicious combination of Korean Bibimbap and Bulgogi made in the Instant Pot.
September 26
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
from Paint the Kitchen Red
An easy and tasty one-pot spaghetti with meat sauce. And the sauce is made from scratch!
September 27
Vegetable Pulav
from Simply Vegetarian 777
A simple, easy way to make a perfect Pulav, spicy rice dish.
September 28
Meatballs
from Recipes from a Pantry
These meatballs are juicy, made from pantry staples, and easy to make.
September 29
Gumbo
from Paint the Kitchen Red
Chicken, sausage, and shrimp make for a hearty bowl of Cajun comfort food.

Side Dishes

Corn Pudding Casserole
from Home Pressure Cooking
Brussels Sprouts
from Recipes from a Pantry
Corn on the Cob
from One Happy Housewife
Mashed Potatoes
from One Happy Housewife
Asian Sweet Corn Soup
from Simply Vegetarian 777
Cauliflower with Potatoes (Aloo Gobi)
from Paint the Kitchen Red

Desserts

Cinnamon Apple Pecan Caramel Monkey Bread
from Home Pressure Cooking
A warm, ooey gooey, treat that you can’t stop eating.
Rainbow Bundt Cake
from Recipes from a Pantry
A fluffy and colourful cake that the kids will love.
Flan
from One Happy Housewife
One of my favorite desserts growing up! A heavenly dark caramel blankets this rich, creamy, and silky smooth flan. You’ll want to make this one all the time!
Coconut Cake
from One Happy Housewife
Topped with a heavenly creamy coconut glaze, this moist and delicious cake is loaded with coconut goodness and is the perfect sweet treat to share with friends and family.
Summer Berry Bread Pudding
from Ministry of Curry
A creamy bread pudding made with berries tucked in layers of brioche bread and milk custard.
Fudgy Brownies
from Spice Cravings
If chocolate brownies and molten lava cake had a baby, it’d be named Fudgy Brownies. So delicious!

Download the September 2018 Meal Plan Calendar.

For more Instant Pot Meal Plan ideas for the month of September, check out my archive of September Instant Pot Meal Plans.

Past Instant Pot Meal Plans

Each month I publish a new, updated Instant Pot Meal Plan. So don’t miss out on seeing what wonderful dishes I’ve included in my latest one.

LOOKING FOR A PAST MEAL PLAN?

You can also access all of my previously published Instant Pot Meal Plans through the links below. I handpick the recipes that appear each month, so you will find that each month is unique with its own set of recipes geared specifically toward that month. Plus, on each meal plan page, you can download the printable calendar for that month.