Instant Pot Chili

This Instant Pot chili is a blend of beef, beans, tomatoes and spices, all simmered together in a pressure cooker until tender and flavorful. The easiest way to make chili; everyone will think you spent all day on it!

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 318kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 pounds ground beef I use 90% lean
1 onion finely diced
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
28 ounce can diced tomatoes do not drain
3 8 ounce cans tomato sauce
3/4 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon ground pepper
15 ounce can kidney beans drained and rinsed
15 ounce can pinto beans drained and rinsed
Assorted toppings such as shredded cheese, tomatoes, green onions and sour cream

Instructions

Turn your 6 quart Instant Pot to Saute, then select More. Add the olive oil to the pot. Add the meat and cook until browned, breaking up the beef with a spatula as you stir.
Add the onion and cook for 3 more minutes or until softened.
Add the garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, pepper and beans to the pot.
Turn the Instant Pot to the Chili/Beans setting and place the lid on the pot. Cook for 20 minutes. If you don't have this setting, you can use manual high pressure. Release the pressure either manually or allow it to release naturally.
Serve with assorted toppings.

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