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A bowl of Instant Pot chili topped with sour cream, cheese and green onions.
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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 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
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 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. Release the pressure either manually or allow it to release naturally.
  • Serve with assorted toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 757mg | Potassium: 1450mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1280IU | Vitamin C: 15.3mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 9.4mg