The easiest and yummiest Instant Pot Chili EVER! Loaded with beef, veggies, and beans and absolutely full of flavor, this chili will become one of your fave meals.
Easy Instant Pot Chili Recipe
This Easy Instant Pot Chili is thick, saucy, and hearty and makes the BEST comforting winter dinner on a cold day. I love it because it can be ready in minutes. Not much prep at all.
You just need a few ingredients. And since chili powder has garlic powder, sweet paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, oregano, and cumin, I don’t use any other seasoning. I use canned red kidney beans, but pinto or black beans also work well.
Don’t miss my secret below to make the best thick chili ever!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Ground beef, chicken or turkey
- Onion
- Green pepper
- Garlic
- Canned beans and tomatoes
- Tomato sauce
- Chili powder
HOW TO MAKE CHILI IN THE INSTANT POT
- Add ground beef to the pot and break it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Add chopped veggies and deglaze the pot with broth.
- Add canned tomatoes and beans, tomato sauce, sugar (if using), and chili powder, and cook for 15 minutes.
- When the time is over, let the pressure release on its own for 5 minutes. Then carefully release any extra pressure that might still be in there.
- Stir well and enjoy
HOW CAN I THICKEN MY CHILI?
My secret to thickening the chili is to add the liquid from the cans of the bean. I mean, I don’t drain the beans. This liquid will make your chili thick without adding any flour at all.
CAN YOU FREEZE CHILI?
YES!!! Chili freezes and reheats beautifully. I love to make 2-3 batches and freeze them in single-sized portions for lunches or in freezer bags for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Ready to eat it? Defrost in the fridge overnight and heat in a saucepan (or the microwave) to serve.
WHAT DO YOU TOP CHILI WITH?
These are our favorite toppings:
- Shredded cheddar cheese, Mexican-blend cheese, or Pepperjack if you like a hint of heat!
- Sour cream
- Sliced green onions or chives
- Diced avocado
- Tortilla strips or corn chips
- Crumbled bacon
- Chopped Cilantro
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Easy Instant Pot Chili
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground beef (I use 97/3)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup beef of vegetable broth
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup green pepper, chopped into small cubes
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cans (15.5 oz each) red kidney beans, 15.5 oz each red kidney beans, undrained
- 4 cans (8 oz each) tomato sauce
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) petit diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
- 6-8 tablespoons chili powder see notes
Toppings:
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Sliced jalapeño
- Chopped cilantro
Important
Don’t forget to check out the step-by-step photos above in the post—they’ll guide you through the process and make everything super clear!
Instructions
- Turn the pressure cooker on and select “Sauté” mode, adjust to more. Add ground beef to the pot and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Remove excess of grease with a spoon, if necessary. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add onions, peppers, and garlic, sauté for about 3 more minutes.
- Deglaze the pot by adding 1/4 cup of the broth and scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to loosen the browned bits. NOTE: make sure to deglaze well the pot to avoid getting the burn message. Stir in canned beans (undrained), tomatoes (with juices), sugar and chili powder. Mix well. Press “Cancel”.
- Secure lid and close pressure-release valve.
- Select “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” and adjust time to 15 minutes. When the time is over, let the pressure release on its own for 5 minutes. Then, carefully turn the valve to “Venting,” to release any extra pressure that might still be in there. Then remove the lid. Press “Cancel”.
- Stir well, taste and add more salt and pepper, if necessary, to your taste. Serve with desired toppings.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
