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Instant Pot Chili

Instant Pot Chili is simple to make and hearty. The electric pressure cooker builds amazing flavors in a short time, and everyone will love loading up their bowls with their favorite toppings!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Inactive time:15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Electric Pressure Cooker Chili Recipe, Instant Pot Chili Recipe
Servings: 6 Bowls Full
Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

  • 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 (28 fluid ounce) can diced tomatoes (use fire roasted ones for more flavor)
  • 1 (14 fluid ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 (14 fluid ounce) cans red kidney beans (drained)
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional - if you want it spicy)
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)
  • Garnish: avocado, scallions, sour cream, Tex-Mex cheese, cilantro, tortilla strips, etc. (optional)

Instructions

  • Add the chopped onion and oil to your Instant Pot and press the sauté button. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
  • Stir in the ground beef and cook, stirring often (break it up with your spoon), until browned.
  • Stir in the garlic, and then add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, beans, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper. Close the lid, ensure the valve is set on "sealing", press the "manual" button, and set the timer for 15 minutes.
  • Once the countdown has finished, you can do a quick pressure release or let the pressure release naturally (this will build more flavor). Season with extra salt & pepper as needed and serve with desired toppings.

Notes

  • Serves 6-8 depending on portion size.
  • This chili is quite saucy, so if you prefer a more dry chili, omit the beef broth (just be sure to add extra salt) and/or use a smaller can of tomato sauce (or try a few tablespoons of tomato paste).
  • If the beef is excessively fatty, spoon some of the fat out before proceeding with the rest of the recipe once you've browned it.
  • This recipe freezes well.
  • Inactive time represents the time that the Instant Pot takes to get up to pressure.

Nutrition

Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 604mg | Potassium: 1671mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2341IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 11mg