Instant Pot Chili
Instant Pot chili is a thick, hearty bowl of beef, beans, and tomatoes with bold, smoky spices, ready in a fraction of the usual time. Pressure cooking melds the flavors as if it simmered for hours. It is the ultimate cozy, crowd-pleasing dinner topped with cheese and sour cream.
- ⏱ 45 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 700 g ground beef
- 2 cans kidney beans
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 onion, diced
- 1.5 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to saute and brown the beef with the onion, then drain.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
- Add the beans, tomatoes, and broth, scraping the bottom well.
- Seal and pressure cook on high for 15 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
- Stir, season, and serve with cheese and sour cream.
💡 Chef's tip
Use the saute function to brown the beef and bloom the spices first; this fond and toasted-spice base is where most of the flavor comes from.
Pressure cooking forces the spices deep into the beef and beans in minutes, giving the long-simmered depth of stovetop chili without the wait.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Protein: 30 g
- Carbs: 34 g
- Fat: 18 g
