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Instant Pot Beef Chili

Instant Pot Beef Chili
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Warm up with this hearty and flavorful Instant Pot Beef Chili recipe, perfect for cozy nights and quick meals. Combining tender lean ground beef, aromatic vegetables, rich spices, and wholesome kidney beans, this chili is cooked effortlessly in your Instant Pot for a deeply satisfying and nourishing dish. Ideal for busy weeknights or weekend treats, it offers rich, smoky flavor with ease and versatility to customize to your liking.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Spices

  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • ½ tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Sauté your aromatics and beef – Start by turning on the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Heat the olive oil, then add diced onions, garlic, and bell peppers. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and brown until no pink remains. This builds the base flavor you’ll love.
  2. Step 2: Add spices and liquids – Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, stirring well to coat the meat and vegetables. Pour in the beef broth and tomato sauce, then stir in the drained kidney beans. This combination creates the chili’s rich, savory sauce.
  3. Step 3: Pressure cook your chili – Seal the Instant Pot lid, set to high pressure, and cook for 20 minutes. Once done, allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes to let flavors mingle and your chili thicken beautifully.
  4. Step 4: Final touches and serve – Open the lid carefully. Give the chili a good stir, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. If the chili seems too thin, sauté for a few minutes with the lid off to reduce the liquid. Serve with your favorite garnishes and sides.

Notes

  • Brown the beef well to develop richer, deeper flavors in your chili.
  • Don’t skip natural pressure release; it enhances texture and prevents splattering.
  • Use fresh spices for the boldest taste.
  • Drain excess fat after browning if your beef is fatty to avoid greasy chili.
  • Layer your flavors by adding spices at different stages.
  • Customize thickness by simmering with the lid off if you want a thicker consistency.

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Keywords: beef chili, instant pot chili, hearty chili, quick chili recipe, comfort food

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