Description
Hearty Instant Pot chili loaded with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and warm spices for a fast, comforting one-pot meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and add olive oil.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes, beans, and beef broth. Stir well to combine.
- Cancel Sauté mode and secure the lid. Set valve to Sealing.
- Cook on High Pressure for 15 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully quick release remaining pressure.
- Stir chili and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Notes
- For thicker chili, simmer on Sauté mode for a few minutes after pressure cooking.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American