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Instant Pot Ground Beef Chili

Instant Pot Ground Beef Chili

A bowl of hearty chili is comfort in every spoonful. With the Instant Pot, you get rich flavors and tender beef in less than half the usual time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Sauté the Beef: Turn on the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add Aromatics: Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  3. Season Well: Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the beef.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Pour in diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and beef broth. Mix thoroughly.
  5. Pressure Cook: Close the lid, seal the valve, and cook on Manual High Pressure for 12 minutes.
  6. Natural Release: Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  7. Serve: Stir well and taste for seasoning. Serve hot with shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.

Notes

Chili tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for later.