5.0 from 18 votes
Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese
This Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese recipe is quick, easy and the ultimate in comfort food!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 525 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
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
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
% 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.