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Bowl of Instant Pot Chili Mac with plates behind it and a partial view of the Instant Pot behind it.
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Instant Pot Chili Mac Recipe

Instant Pot Chili Mac is a super easy, cheesy, one-pot comfort food meal that the whole family will love! Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword Chili Mac, Instant Pot Chili Mac
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Pressurization Time: 20 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 509kcal

Ingredients

Add BEFORE Pressure Cooking

Add AFTER Pressure Cooking

Instructions

  • Pour the olive oil into the instant pot, and set on saute. Add the onions and cook for 4 minutes. Add garlic and stir for about a minute.
  • Add the hamburger and cook until it is no longer pink and the juices run clear.
  • Add in about 1/2 cup beef broth, and using a wooden spoon, scrape the bottom of the pot to remove any little bits of food from sticking to the bottom of the pan. This is called deglazing the pan.
  • Add in the remainder of the broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt pepper, kidney beans, elbow macaroni, and diced tomatoes. Do not stir.
  • Place the lid on the pot and make sure it is sealed. Turn on high pressure and set the timer for 5 minutes. It will take a bit of time to build up the pressure and this will help the noodles cook till soft.
  • Do a quick release (see your instant pot manual.)
  • Add the velveeta and shredded cheese and stir till melted and combined.
  • Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with minced parsley. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • I recommend using a low sodium beef broth. If using regular beef broth, then I recommend, eliminating the salt.
  • If you prefer, instead of Velveeta, or pre-shredded cheeses, try grating your own cheese. 
  • Adjust the flavors as needed. You may need to add more seasoning if it has cooled down. 
  • Make this chili mac and cheese spicy by adding cayenne pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1205mg | Potassium: 772mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 731IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 340mg | Iron: 4mg