Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

Name: Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 9 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb lean ground beef; 6 green onions; 1 bell pepper; 1 tsp Garlic puree; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; chili powder; 2 tsp balsamic vinegar; salt; black pepper; 3 cups beef broth; 1 lb macaroni; 14 oz (400g) kidney beans; 28 oz crushed tomatoes; 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings
8
Calories
525 kcal
Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

Jasper Henson

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This Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese recipe is quick, easy and the ultimate in comfort food!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef or lean ground turkey
6 green onions spring onions, finely sliced
1 bell pepper deseeded and finely cubed
1 tsp Garlic puree
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
chili powder to your taste
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
salt
black pepper
3 cups beef broth or vegetable broth
1 lb macaroni
14 oz (400g) kidney beans drained
28 oz crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese

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Instructions

Set Instant Pot to sauté mode and add the olive oil.
Place ground beef (or turkey) inside the Instant Pot and brown for about 5 mins. Then drain off the oil and excess liquid.
Turn off the Instant Pot and stir in the green onion, pepper, spices, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
Add in your broth of choice for this chili mac instant pot recipe, stir and make sure to scrape the bottom of the pot to remove anything that may have stuck on.
Next, add the pasta and beans, followed by tomatoes. Do NOT mix in!
Cover the Instant Pot with the lid, lock, and turn the value to the sealing position.
Set to manual pressure, high pressure for 4 mins.
Perform a quick pressure release and then stir in cheese until melted.
Garnish you Instant Pot Chili Mac with desired herbs, serve and enjoy.

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Notes

There are 9 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving .
Please note that the cook time listed does not include time to come up to pressure or for the pressure to release.
To make this with a little extra flair, add more veggies, like sweet corn or change out the macaroni pasta for other shapes, like penne or shells.
Don’t have veggie broth on hand? No worries folks, this chili mac Instant Pot recipe is versatile, so you can use whatever type of broth you have on hand.
Feel free to add more cheese if you want a cheesier version.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 525kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 59mg (20%) Sodium 643mg (27%) Potassium 938mg (27%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 991IU (20%) Vitamin C 31mg (34%) Calcium 240mg (24%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 525 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	525kcal	26%
Carbohydrates	64g	21%
Protein	31g	62%
Fat	16g	25%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Cholesterol	59mg	20%
Sodium	643mg	27%
Potassium	938mg	20%
Fiber	8g	32%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	991IU	20%
Vitamin C	31mg	34%
Calcium	240mg	24%
Iron	6mg	33%