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Thick & Beefy Instant Pot Chili Recipe

Thick & Beefy Instant Pot Chili Recipe

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  • Author: Lauren
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Instant Pot
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Instant Pot chili is thick, beefy, and packed with flavor, making it the perfect comforting dish for any occasion. With a blend of savory spices, tender beef, and hearty beans, this chili is sure to become a family favorite.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 lb lean ground beef

Spices and Seasonings:

  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Additional Ingredients:

  • 1 cup stock
  • 12 oz can corn, drained
  • 19 oz can kidney beans, drained & rinsed
  • 15 oz can of diced tomatoes, including juices
  • 15 oz tomato sauce

Instructions

  1. Sauté onions: Select the ‘sauté’ function of your Instant Pot. Add olive oil and onions. Cook until soft and translucent.
  2. Cook beef + spices: Add beef to the Instant Pot and cook until no pink remains. Add Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, coriander, salt, and cayenne. Cook for another minute.
  3. Add remaining ingredients: Pour in stock, then add corn, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce.
  4. Cook: Pressure cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Natural release: Allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally for 10 minutes.
  6. Serve: Top with shredded cheese, avocado, and sour cream.

Notes

  • Use a paprika-based chili powder blend for the best flavor.
  • Tomato sauce refers to a puréed tomato mixture, not ketchup.
  • Have spices ready before cooking to prevent burning.
  • Add tomato products last to avoid burn warnings.
  • Chili thickens as it cools.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 920mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg