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Instant Pot Chili (Pressure Cooker Chili

This thick, hearty Instant Pot Chili, or Pressure Cooker Chili, is super flavorful with its homemade chili seasoning! It is easy to make and is now even easier to make in an Instant Pot!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 300 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Instant Pot Chili
  • 1 Tablespoon oil
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 onion , chopped
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper , seeded and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 (10-ounce) cans diced tomatoes and chilies , undrained
  • 1 packet chili seasoning (See recipe below)
  • 3 (15-ounce) cans chili beans
  • 3 ounces tomato paste (1/2 of a 6-ounce can)
  • 2 cups beef broth (reduced sodium)
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire
Chili Toppers (Optional)
  • 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
  • chopped green onions
Homemade Chili Seasoning Recipe
  • 2 Tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)

Instructions

Instant Pot Chili
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  1. Press the "SAUTE" button on the Instant Pot.
  2. Add oil and wait until it is hot. Once the oil is hot, add the ground beef, chopped onions, diced jalapenos, minced garlic, and chili seasoning to the Instant Pot.
  3. Stir occasionally to get the meat to brown all over.
  4. Press "Cancel" to stop the Saute function.
  5. Drain any excess grease.
  6. Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, diced tomatoes and chilies with juice, tomato paste, chili beans, and hot sauce (if desired.)
  7. Close and lock the lid. Move the seal to the "Sealing" position.
  8. Press "Pressure Cook" and set the Pressure level to High Pressure, and change the time to 20 minutes. It will take a few minutes for the Instant Pot to come up to the pressure level before it starts to cook.
  9. After it has finished cooking for 20 minutes, let the Instant Pot release pressure naturally for about 10 minutes and then do a quick release.
  10. Ladle the chili into soup bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings, such as cheese, sour cream, green onions, etc.
Homemade Chili Seasoning Recipe
  1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Use this entire amount of the Homemade Chili Seasoning recipe in this Instant Pot Chili recipe. 
  2. If making the Homemade Chili Seasoning recipe for future use, store in an airtight container until ready to use.

Notes

  • This recipe, as written, makes a mildly spicy chili.

Nutrition Information

Calories 300kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 88mg (29%) Sodium 680mg (28%) Potassium 593mg (17%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1065IU (21%) Vitamin C 5.7mg (6%) Calcium 141mg (14%) Iron 3.8mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300

% Daily Value*

Calories 300kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Sodium 680mg 28%
Potassium 593mg 13%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1065IU 21%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 6%
Calcium 141mg 14%
Iron 3.8mg 21%

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