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Quick Instant Pot Chili Recipe

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A quick and hearty chili made in the Instant Pot, combining smoky spices, tender beans, and savory beef for a comforting meal ready in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat for about 2 minutes until shimmering but not smoking.
  2. Add diced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  4. Add ground beef, break it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  5. Mix in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat meat and onions evenly.
  6. Add tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring often to caramelize.
  7. Pour in diced tomatoes and beef broth, stirring well and scraping the bottom to prevent burning.
  8. Stir in rinsed kidney beans.
  9. Seal the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 15 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure before the timer starts.
  10. When cooking is done, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
  11. Open the lid and stir the chili. Taste and adjust salt or spices if needed. For thicker chili, set to sauté and simmer a few minutes.
  12. Serve hot with your choice of toppings.

Notes

Brown the meat properly to lock in flavor. If the Instant Pot shows a burn warning, stir well and add a bit more liquid before resealing. Rinsing canned beans reduces salt and starch. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes to avoid splattering. Adjust seasoning at the end to taste.

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