Instant Pot Chili (Pressure Cooker Chili
This thick, hearty Instant Pot Chili, or Pressure Cooker Chili, is super flavorful with its homemade chili seasoning! It is easy to make and is now even easier to make in an Instant Pot!
Servings 8
Calories 300kcal
Ingredients
Instant Pot Chili
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 onion , chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper , seeded and diced
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 (10-ounce) cans Diced tomatoes and chilies , undrained
- 1 packet chili seasoning (See recipe below)
- 3 (15-ounce) cans chili beans
- 3 ounces tomato paste (1/2 of a 6-ounce can)
- 2 cups beef broth (reduced sodium)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire
Chili Toppers (Optional)
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream
- chopped green onions
Homemade Chili Seasoning Recipe
- 2 Tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
Instructions
Instant Pot Chili
- Press the "SAUTE" button on the Instant Pot.
- Add oil and wait until it is hot. Once the oil is hot, add the ground beef, chopped onions, diced jalapenos, minced garlic, and chili seasoning to the Instant Pot.
- Stir occasionally to get the meat to brown all over.
- Press "Cancel" to stop the Saute function.
- Drain any excess grease.
- Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, diced tomatoes and chilies with juice, tomato paste, chili beans, and hot sauce (if desired.)
- Close and lock the lid. Move the seal to the "Sealing" position.
- Press "Pressure Cook" and set the Pressure level to High Pressure, and change the time to 20 minutes. It will take a few minutes for the Instant Pot to come up to the pressure level before it starts to cook.
- After it has finished cooking for 20 minutes, let the Instant Pot release pressure naturally for about 10 minutes and then do a quick release.
- Ladle the chili into soup bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings, such as cheese, sour cream, green onions, etc.
Homemade Chili Seasoning Recipe
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Use this entire amount of the Homemade Chili Seasoning recipe in this Instant Pot Chili recipe.
- If making the Homemade Chili Seasoning recipe for future use, store in an airtight container until ready to use.
Notes
This recipe, as written, makes a mildly spicy chili.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 593mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1065IU | Vitamin C: 5.7mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 3.8mg