Instant Pot Hearty Chili (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 -
2 teaspoons olive oil
02 -
2 pounds ground beef (90% lean)
03 -
1 onion, finely diced
04 -
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
→ Tomato Base
05 -
28 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
06 -
3 8 ounce cans tomato sauce
07 -
3/4 cup beef broth
→ Seasonings
08 -
2 tablespoons chili powder
09 -
2 teaspoons ground cumin
10 -
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
11 -
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
12 -
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
13 -
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
14 -
3/4 teaspoon ground pepper
→ Beans
15 -
15 ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
16 -
15 ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
→ Toppings (Optional)
17 -
Shredded cheese
18 -
Diced tomatoes
19 -
Sliced green onions
20 -
Sour cream
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Turn your Instant Pot to Saute mode, then select More. Add the olive oil to the pot. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a spatula as you stir.
02 -
Add the diced onion and cook for 3 more minutes or until softened.
03 -
Add the garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, pepper and beans to the pot.
04 -
Turn the Instant Pot to the Chili/Beans setting and secure the lid. Cook for 20 minutes. Release the pressure either manually or allow it to release naturally.
05 -
Ladle the chili into bowls and serve with your choice of toppings.
# Helpful Notes:
01 -
This pressure cooker chili develops deep flavors in a fraction of the time compared to stovetop methods.
02 -
The cocoa powder adds richness without imparting chocolate flavor.