Instant Pot Chili
A comforting and customizable chili made quickly in an Instant Pot, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ½ medium chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 28 ounce can diced tomatoes use fire roasted ones for more flavor
- 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
- to taste Salt and pepper
Garnishes (optional)
- avocado
- scallions
- sour cream
- Tex-Mex cheese
- cilantro
- tortilla strips
Instructions
Preparation
- Add chopped onion and olive oil to the Instant Pot and press the sauté button. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the ground beef, cooking and breaking it up until browned.
- Add minced garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, kidney beans, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper (if using), and season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- Close the lid, set the valve to 'sealing,' and press the 'manual' button. Set the timer for 15 minutes.
- Once the countdown finishes, perform a quick pressure release or let the pressure release naturally.
Serving
- Season with extra salt and pepper to taste and serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
For extra flavor, sauté the onion and ground beef until well browned. Adjust spices to suit your taste; for more heat, add more cayenne. Use fire-roasted tomatoes for a smoky flavor. For thicker chili, let it simmer after pressure cooking.