Instant Pot Chili
Tired of spending all day cooking chili? This hearty Instant Pot chili can be made in under an hour. Plus, learn how to avoid the dreaded burn notice!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 208kcal
Equipment
- 1 Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1-2 pounds ground beef
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans
- 1 (15 ounce) can chili
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
- 1 (15 ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes, diced
- 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 (8 ounce can) tomato paste (optional for thickening)
Topping Ideas
- shredded cheese
- chopped green or red onions
- sour cream
Instructions
- Press the "sauté" button on the Instant Pot and heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the ground beef, chopped onion, and chopped bell pepper.
- Using a metal spatula, break apart the ground beef and cook until the beef is cooked through and the onions become transparent.
- Stir in cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and oregano.
- Add beef broth, chili beans, chili, kidney beans, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and Rotel tomatoes. Stir until all ingredients are well combined. Make sure to scrape up any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and twist shut. Place the vent tab on "sealing". Press the "manual" button and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes. Allow to natural release for 10-12 minutes, then quick release.
- If chili needs thickening, add tomato paste or use any of the thickening tips above and stir well.
- Serve in individual bowls and top with your favorite chili toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 548mg | Potassium: 590mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 794IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3mg