Description
This Instant Pot Chili is the ultimate weeknight comfort food, offering a hearty and flavorful meal made in just 30 minutes. With ground beef or turkey, savory spices, and beans, this chili is an easy dinner option that’s perfect for meal prepping and satisfying everyone’s cravings. Make this delicious dish in your Instant Pot for a quick, comforting bowl of chili that will become a family favorite!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup beef broth (or vegetable broth)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add olive oil.
- Brown the ground beef (or turkey), breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne (if using), salt, and black pepper.
- Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth, and mix well.
- Stir in drained beans and combine thoroughly.
- Secure the Instant Pot lid, set it to “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” on high for 10 minutes.
- Once done, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then do a quick release.
- Stir the chili, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve with toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, or avocado.
Notes
You can swap ground turkey for beef for a leaner version.
Add extra cayenne pepper or hot sauce for more spice.
If using dried beans, soak them overnight and increase the cooking time.
For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add more beans or vegetables.
Chili tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 320 kcal
