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Hearty Instant Pot Chili Recipe for 8 Easy One-Pot Meal

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A warm, thick, and flavorful chili cooked quickly in an Instant Pot, perfect for feeding a crowd of eight with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients: Dice the onion and green bell pepper. Mince the garlic. Drain and rinse the kidney and black beans. Measure spices.
  2. Set Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if desired.
  3. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pot. Stir and cook until softened and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Add tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring to coat everything.
  5. Pour in rinsed beans, crushed tomatoes, and brewed coffee. Stir to combine.
  6. Seal Instant Pot lid and set to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ on high for 25 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure before timer starts.
  7. Let pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then carefully do a quick release for any remaining pressure.
  8. Open lid, stir chili, and taste. Adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or chili powder if needed.
  9. Ladle into bowls and top with desired toppings such as shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, or fresh herbs.

Notes

Do not skip browning the meat and sautéing the vegetables for better flavor. Rinse canned beans to avoid excess saltiness. Use natural pressure release to prevent splatter and allow flavors to meld. Adjust spice levels to taste. If chili is too thick, add water or broth; use ‘Sauté’ mode to thicken if needed.

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