Description
Instant Pot Chili is the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights and gatherings. With tender ground beef or turkey, hearty beans, and a rich blend of spices, this recipe comes together in under an hour. The Instant Pot’s pressure cooking feature melds the flavors beautifully, creating a warm and satisfying dish ideal for chilly evenings or game days. Top it with shredded cheese and sour cream for a cozy meal everyone will love. Plus, its versatility allows easy customization to fit your dietary preferences, making it an excellent choice for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can kidney beans, rinsed
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode; add olive oil and sauté diced onion and minced garlic until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the ground meat and cook until browned (approximately 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in chili powder, salt, pepper, and diced tomatoes until well combined.
- Gently mix in rinsed beans and add 1 cup of water or broth.
- Seal the lid and set to manual pressure cook on high for 15 minutes. Allow natural release for about 10 minutes before quick releasing any remaining pressure.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Substitute ground turkey for a leaner option or use extra beans for a vegetarian version. Add chopped bell peppers or zucchini for added nutrition. For extra kick, incorporate cayenne pepper into the spice mixture.