How to Make Instant Pot Quick and Easy Outlaw Chili Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a cozy bowl of chili on a chilly evening, and when you're short on time, an Instant Pot can be a game-changer. This recipe for Instant Pot Quick and Easy Outlaw Chili Beans is the perfect way to satisfy your craving for hearty, flavorful chili in a fraction of the time. Packed with protein-rich beans, savory spices, and a touch of heat, this dish is sure to become a staple in your weeknight dinner rotation.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground sirloin
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans, undrained
  • 1 (29 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chiles, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Huy Fong Foods®), or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6

  • Turn on a multi-cooker (such as Instant Pot) and the select Saute function. Coat the bottom of the pot with oil.
  • Cook beef until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat. Add chili beans, pinto beans, tomato sauce, green chiles, chili powder, cider vinegar, chile-garlic sauce, oregano, and cumin. Stir well.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set 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.
  • Nutrition

    551 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 80mg
    • Sodium: 2409mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 62g
    • Dietary Fiber: 17g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 40g
    • Vitamin C: 46mg
    • Calcium: 165mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 1814mg