Instant Pot Chili
A quick and hearty instant pot chili recipe using ground beef, beans, and spices, perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef or turkey Use any ground meat or a blend.
- 1 large Onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced Feel free to adjust according to taste.
- 2 cans Beans (kidney and pinto) Canned beans are easier to use.
- 1 can Diced tomatoes With juice.
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste Helps thicken the chili.
- 1 bell pepper Optional, diced Use if you like some extra flavor.
Spices
- 2 tablespoons Chili powder Essential for flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Non-negotiable.
- 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked if available.
- a pinch Cayenne pepper Adjust based on spice tolerance.
Instructions
Preparation
- Turn your Instant Pot to the sauté setting.
- Brown the ground meat, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add the chopped onions and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Cooking
- Add the spices: chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne.
- Turn off sauté mode.
- Add the beans, diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato paste, and bell pepper (if using).
- Stir everything together until well combined.
- Secure the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on manual high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Allow for a natural release for about 10 minutes before quick-releasing any remaining pressure.
- Carefully open the lid, stir the chili, and serve.
Notes
Chili gets better after a night in the fridge. Freeze leftovers in airtight containers. Toppings such as shredded cheddar, sour cream, cilantro, or tortilla chips make it gourmet.