How to Make Slow-Cooked Beef and Bean Chili in the Instant Pot - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a comforting and hearty meal that practically makes itself, then this slow-cooked beef and bean chili recipe for the Instant Pot is the answer to your prayers. With tender chunks of beef, flavorful spices, and a medley of beans, this chili is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for cozy nights in or for feeding a hungry group of friends and family.

The best part about using the Instant Pot for this recipe is that it significantly cuts down on the cooking time without sac...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon water, or as needed
  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add beef, onion, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, and garlic salt. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • While beef is cooking, place kidney beans in a food processor. Process until smooth, adding water as needed to allow smooth processing.
  • Add tomato sauce, pureed beans, and parsley to the beef mixture. Close and lock the lid. Switch to the Slow Cook function (Normal) according to manufacturer's instructions. Set steam valve to vent and set timer for 6 hours.
  • Nutrition

    273 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 46mg
    • Sodium: 1211mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 32mg
    • Calcium: 65mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 723mg