Description
Instant Pot Beef Chili is a hearty, comforting, and flavorful dish that captures the essence of traditional slow-cooked chili but is made quickly and conveniently using an Instant Pot. This recipe delivers tender ground beef, bold spices, rich tomato sauce, and creamy beans, perfect for cozy dinners or meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans or black beans, rinsed and drained
Aromatics
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Tomato and Sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
Liquid
- 1 cup beef broth
Vegetables
- 1 bell pepper, diced
Spices and Seasonings
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Sauté the Aromatics and Beef – Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Cook the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and softened. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart for even cooking.
- Step 2: Add Spices and Tomato Ingredients – Stir in chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to toast the spices lightly. Then add tomato paste and crushed tomatoes, mixing well to blend flavors and deepen color.
- Step 3: Incorporate Broth and Beans – Pour in the beef broth to create a rich base. Add the rinsed beans and diced bell peppers, stirring everything together thoroughly.
- Step 4: Pressure Cook the Chili – Seal the Instant Pot lid and set it to high pressure for 20 minutes. This ensures the beef becomes tender and the flavors meld beautifully.
- Step 5: Natural Release and Final Stir – Allow the pressure to release naturally for about 10 minutes before carefully opening the lid. Stir the chili, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve hot.
Notes
- Reserve the sauté liquid after browning the beef for added flavor.
- Rinse canned beans to reduce excess sodium and improve texture.
- Add spices at multiple stages to enhance flavor complexity.
- Use natural pressure release to preserve texture and prevent splattering.
- If chili is too watery, use sauté mode after pressure cooking to simmer and thicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (including pressure cooking and sautéing)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg