How to Make Instant Pot Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chili is a classic comfort food that is perfect for chilly days and cozy nights in. It's warm, hearty and packed with flavor, making it a go-to dish for many people. And while traditional chili can take hours to simmer on the stove, with the help of an Instant Pot, you can have a delicious batch of chili ready in a fraction of the time.

The Instant Pot is a versatile kitchen appliance that has taken the cooking world by storm. It's a multi-functional pressure cooker that can also be u...

Read more Snack recipes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 4 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add ground beef. Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer cooked beef to a separate container.
  • Pour oil into the Instant Pot® and select Saute function. Add onion, garlic, and salt. Cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Make a hole in the center of the mixture and add chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Let spices sit for 30 seconds, then stir into the onion. Return cooked beef to the pot and add water. Stir, being sure to scrape any browned bits from the bottom.
  • Stir beans, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste into the beef mixture. Close and lock the lid. Select Chili function and set the timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Nutrition

    363 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 40mg
    • Sodium: 838mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 17g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 134mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 591mg