Instant Pot Chili

This chili has joined a long list of recipes that I’ll be making frequently in the coming months. It’s flavorful, comforting, and most importantly, quick and easy thanks to the Instant Pot. Give it a try for yourself!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 205kcal

Author Jill Nystul

Ingredients

1 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 tsp minced garlic
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 large onion chopped
1 large bell pepper chopped
6 stalks celery chopped
2 Tbsp chili seasoning mix
2 cups chicken stock
4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
15 oz 1 can pinto beans, drained
15 oz kidney beans, drained
15 oz RoTel Original
15 oz diced tomatoes
15 oz tomato sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Sour cream green onions, and cheddar cheese for topping (optional)

Instructions

Step 1 – Sauté

Select the “Sauté” function on your Instant Pot and add the vegetable oil. Let it warm up for a minute or so, then add the onion, bell pepper, and celery.
Cook for a few minutes, until the onions start to soften. Next, add the ground beef.
Continue to cook until the ground beef is browned, then add the minced garlic. Cook for a minute or so, then add the chili seasoning to the beef and veggies.
Stir well, then add the chicken stock to the pot. Stir well again, and try to scrape up any browned bits that are sticking to the bottom of the pot. (Those will add flavor!) Finally, add the pinto beans, kidney beans, Ro-Tel, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce on top, and stir again.

Step 2 – Pressure Cook

Place the lid on top of your Instant Pot, select “Manual,” and set it for 10 minutes on high pressure. When the time is up, let the pressure release naturally.

Step 3 – Eat!

When the lid unlocks, give your chili a stir, and dinner is served! Scoop into a bowl and top with sour cream, green onions, and cheddar cheese if desired.

Notes

I used my homemade chili seasoning mix here, which is one of my 10 homemade spice mixes you can make in under one hour. You can swap in one packet of store-bought chili seasoning, if you prefer!

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