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Instant Pot Chili Mac
Instant Pot Chili Mac is a cross between a hearty bowl of chili and cheesy macaroni and cheese. Two of our family's favorite classic comfort dishes in a one-pot meal!
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Additional Time
4 mins
Total Time
14 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 394 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 ½ beef broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 (28 oz) can of crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14 oz) can of diced tomatoes, and juices
- 1 (14 oz) can of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups elbow macaroni pasta
- ½ tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, Colby jack, or your favorite melty cheese)
- Freshly chopped parsley, for garnishing
Instructions
- To the Instant Pot, press [Sauté]. Wait until the pot is hot; then, add olive oil, onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add beef and cook for about 4-5 minutes or until brown, breaking it up as it cooks. Then, press [Cancel]. Drain any excess fat.
- Deglaze the pot with beef broth, using a wooden spoon, scrape any brown bits stuck to the bottom of the pot. Then, add the remaining ingredients: crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, elbow pasta, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Place the lid back on, making sure the pressure release valve is in the sealing position. Press [Pressure Cook/Manual] and set it for 4 minutes on High Pressure.
- Once done cooking, quickly release the pressure by carefully turning the pressure release valve to the venting position. Open the lid and stir everything together. Add in the cheese.
- Serve immediately, garnish with extra shredded cheese and parsley, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
394kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
880mg
(37%)
Potassium
593mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1309IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 394
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 394kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 880mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 593mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1309IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.