The Instant Pot is a beloved multicooker, capable of turning a handful of inexpensive ingredients into a delicious meal in record time if you know what youre doing. Thankfully, there are a few super easy tips thatll help you harness the power of the Instant Pot. It can be the most-used kitchen tool you own in no time.

To help you cook affordable, quick (not to mention tasty) meals, we spoke to Aileen Clark, an Instant Pot expert, food blogger and author of the new cookbook The I Love My Instant Pot Affordable Meals Recipe Book . Clark told us how to cut down the time we spend preparing dinner, why frozen meat should be integrated into our next meal and which inexpensive ingredient in the bulk food aisle can transform dinner.

Keep reading to find a quick, delicious Chicken Salsa Tacos recipe straight from her new cookbook. Its ready to eat in less than 30 minutes!

Always follow these cost-saving tips

Before we get into tips on how the Instant Pot specifically will help you save money, Clark said these three general tips are important to keep in mind to maximize savings.

Stock your pantry

First, stock your pantry with food you always use. Make an inventory of what they have on hand, Clark told HuffPost. You dont want to buy duplicates. You can save money incorporating what you already have on hand into your planned meals. Canned beans, rice, chicken broth and canned veggies all get a thumbs-up from her.