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Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese
5 from 18 votes

Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese blends ground beef or turkey with green onions, bell pepper, and aromatic spices like cumin and oregano. The mixture simmers with beef broth, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, and macaroni, creating a rich and hearty pasta dish. Sharp cheddar cheese is stirred in at the end for a creamy finish. This recipe offers a satisfying blend of chili flavor and cheesy comfort, ideal for a filling weeknight meal.

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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  1. Set Instant Pot to sauté mode and add the olive oil.
  2. Place ground beef (or turkey) inside the Instant Pot and brown for about 5 mins. Then drain off the oil and excess liquid.
  3. Turn off the Instant Pot and stir in the green onion, pepper, spices, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
  4. 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.
  5. Next, add the pasta and beans, followed by tomatoes. Do NOT mix in!
  6. Cover the Instant Pot with the lid, lock, and turn the value to the sealing position.
  7. Set to manual pressure, high pressure for 4 mins.
  8. Perform a quick pressure release and then stir in cheese until melted.
  9. Garnish you Instant Pot Chili Mac with desired herbs, serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • This recipe contains about 9 Blue Plan SmartPoints per serving.
  • Cook time does not include time for pressure to build or release; allow extra time for these phases.
  • Add extra vegetables like sweet corn or substitute macaroni with other pasta shapes such as penne or shells for variety.
  • Vegetable or beef broth can be used depending on preference or availability.
  • Increase the amount of cheese if you prefer a cheesier result.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 525

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.