Description
A hearty and flavorful Instant Pot Chili packed with ground beef, beans, and spices. Perfect for a comforting meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound (450 grams) ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 red or green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 jalapeno, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth
- 28 oz (800 grams) can diced tomatoes
- 15 oz (400 grams) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz (400 grams) can pinto beans or Borlotti Beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz (400 grams) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Turn Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and add olive oil.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent.
- Add jalapeno and minced garlic. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and garlic powder. Cook for a minute to toast the spices.
- Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes. Stir to combine.
- Gently fold in kidney beans, pinto beans, and black beans. Season with salt and pepper.
- Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ mode for 15 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then manually release remaining pressure.
- Remove the lid, stir well, and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, or avocado.
Notes
For a thicker chili, use 2 cans of beans instead of 3. Add Worcestershire sauce or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: chili, instant pot, ground beef, beans, spicy, easy dinner