Easy Hearty Instant Pot Chili Recipe 5-Ingredient Homemade Dinner Idea
A quick and easy chili recipe made in the Instant Pot with just five simple ingredients, delivering rich, comforting flavor perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes (fire-roasted or regular)
- 15 oz canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode. Add the ground beef and break it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
- Add chili powder to the browned beef and stir well to coat evenly.
- Pour in canned diced tomatoes with their juices and add the beef broth. Stir to combine.
- Drain and rinse canned kidney beans, then add them to the pot and stir gently.
- Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure before the timer starts.
- When cooking time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully quick-release any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid and stir the chili. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more chili powder if needed.
- Let the chili sit off heat for a few minutes to thicken. For thicker chili, turn on ‘Sauté’ again for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Notes
Browning the beef adds flavor and prevents bland taste. Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium and starch. Let pressure release naturally for best texture. Optional add-ons include garlic, onions, cumin, jalapeños, or cayenne pepper for heat. Vegetarian version swaps beef for plant-based crumbles and uses vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 20
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