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    Pressure Cooker Chili (Instant Pot)

    Published: Feb 26, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Pressure cooker chili is the perfect comfort food especially in the colder months when you want something to warm you up. It's super quick and easy because everything is done in one pot. Its very hearty and will keep you full with the chunks of beef and beans in the chili. The spices are very warm and can be made spicy by adding things like cayenne pepper or garnished with jalapeños. This recipe is made in an electric pressure cooker which is an equivalent to an instant pot which is a popular version.

    bowl of pressure cooker chili

    Chili Ingredients

    pressure cooker chili ingredients

    Ground Beef- Traditionally the meat of choice for chili is beef but you can use ground turkey or ground chicken as well.

    Diced Tomatoes and Chiles- The chilies in this really give it flavor and doesn't pack a bunch of spice but if you'd like to opt out of the chilies that is fine. Rotel actually has some in different flavors such as chipotle and fire roasted. I like to mix those options up for added flavors.

    Beans- I like the red kidney beans but you can use pink kidney beans, pinto beans, or chili beans.

    Let's Cook Chili in the Pressure Cooker/ Instant Pot

    ground beef cooking in pressure cooker
    draining fat from cooked ground beef in pressure cooker

    On the sauté function, heat olive oil then add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain the excess fat from the ground beef. Add onions and garlic and cook for a couple of minutes.

    roasted tomatoes and tomato sauce in pressure cooker
    seasoning added to pressure cooker for chili

    Add in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and chiles, beef broth, beans, and seasoning. Give a good stir and turn off the sauté function. Switch to chili/stew feature and cook for 20 minutes. Let it naturally release for 10-15 minutes.

    Spoon full of chili from pressure cooker

    Give it a good stir because everything will be settled at the bottom and your chili is ready to eat!

    FAQs about Homemade Chili

    Can the chili be cooked in a slow cooker/crock pot?

    Absolutely. You just would have to cook the meat, onions and garlic in skillet first before adding it to the slow cooker/ crock pot.

    How long will chili last in fridge?

    3-4 days in the fridge.

    Can you freeze cooked chili?

    Yes. It can last 4-6 months frozen in air tight container.

    garnished bowl of chili

    What to serve with chili?

    What toppings to use for chili?

    • cornbread or my jalapeño cheddar cornbread
    • rice
    • tortilla chips
    • baked potato
    • hot dog
    • fries
    • nachos
    • cheese
    • sour cream
    • onion
    • jalapeno peppers
    • crushed tortilla chips
    • hot sauce
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    Pressure Cooker Chili (Instant Pot)

    This Pressure Cooker Chili is hearty and will keep you full with all the chunks of beef and beans. The spices are very warm and can be made spicy by adding things like cayenne pepper or garnished with jalapeños. 
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 402kcal

    Equipment

    Instant Pot
    Multi Cooker

    Ingredients

    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 2.5 lb ground beef
    • 30 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
    • 24 oz tomato sauce
    • 1 onion diced
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 packet chili seasoning
    • 1 cup beef broth
    • 15 oz red kidney beans drained

    Instructions

    • Turn on the sauté function and heat olive oil. Add the ground beef and cook until not longer pink. Drain fat from the beef.
    • Add onions and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes.
    • Add in the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine.
    • Close the pot and switch to chili or stew function. Cook for 25 minutes then naturally release pressure for 10-15 minutes.
    • Stir and serve hot as is or with your favorite toppings!

    Video

    https://itairaeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/InstantPotChilliWP.mp4

    Nutrition

    Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.4g | Protein: 36.8g | Fat: 17.7g | Saturated Fat: 5.9g | Cholesterol: 88.6mg | Sodium: 909.6mg | Fiber: 7.5g | Sugar: 7.2g
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