Instant Pot Chili

4.67 from 3 votes

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

Cook Time20

Inactive time:15

Total Time45

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy chili recipe, Instant pot chili, Instant Pot Chili Recipe, one pot chili

Servings: Servings

Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

½ medium chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds lean ground beef
3 cloves minced garlic
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes use fire roasted ones for more flavor
1 (14-ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup beef broth
2 (14-ounce) cans red kidney beans drained
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
salt and pepper to taste
Garnish: avocado, scallions, sour cream, Tex-Mex cheese, cilantro, tortilla strips, etc. optional

Instructions

Add ½ medium chopped onion and 1 tablespoon olive oil to your Instant Pot and press the sauté button. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
Stir in 2 pounds lean ground beef and cook, stirring often and breaking it up with your spoon, until browned.
Stir in 3 cloves minced garlic, and then add 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, 1 (14-ounce) can tomato sauce, ½ cup beef broth, 2 (14-ounce) cans red kidney beans, 3 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and salt and 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.

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