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

When it comes to hearty and satisfying meals, there's nothing quite like a bowl of chili. And when you have venison on hand, it's the perfect opportunity to elevate this classic dish to a whole new level. By using an Instant Pot, you can create a flavorful and tender venison chili in a fraction of the time it would take on the stovetop or in a slow cooker.

Venison, with its rich and slightly gamey flavor, adds a unique depth to chili that sets it apart from the more traditional beef o...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground venison
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans chili beans, undrained
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Low Saute function. Add venison and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Add onion and jalapeno peppers; cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes. Cancel Saute mode.
  • Add chili beans, crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, water, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Nutrition

    368 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 86mg
    • Sodium: 1038mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 15g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 135mg
    • Iron: 9mg
    • Potassium: 1173mg