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Instant Pot Chili (Texas Style)

Texas-Style Chili in half the time? Make it in the Instant Pot! This rich and smoky (no bean) chili is perfect for Game Day! (Note that to make this recipe, you'll have to make a batch of chili paste ahead. Recipe linked in the ingredients list below.)

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Calories: 561 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces Bacon , cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 3 pounds beef chuck , cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 large onion , diced (about 1-1/2 cups)
  • 3 large garlic cloves , minced
  • 1/2 cup beer (lager-style, nothing too bitter)
  • 3/4 cup homemade chili paste (1 recipe)
  • 1-1/2 cups beef broth
  • 2-3 tablespoons masa harina (depending on how thick you like your chili)
  • kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Add bacon and canola oil to your multi-cooker insert and set the "Sauté" function to high. Cook until the bacon fat is rendered and the bacon is just beginning to crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving drippings in the insert. (You should have about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan.)
  2. Season beef cubes all over with salt and pepper. Add to the multi-cooker insert in small batches and brown on all sides. Remove browned beef cubes to a plate to hold while searing each batch of meat.
  3. Add onions to the insert with 1/2 each teaspoon kosher salt and pepper and sauté until onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Deglaze the insert with beer, and simmer until reduced, about 3 minutes. Stir in chili paste and beef broth until combined. 
  5. Add beef cubes and reserved cooked bacon back into the pot. Stir to coat with the sauce. Place the lid onto the multi-cooker and lock into place with the vent in "sealing" position.
  6. Switch to the pressure cooker function and set it to HIGH pressure for 30 minutes. When finished cooking, let the steam naturally release for 10 minutes, and then quick release the remaining pressure.
  7. Switch the multi-cooker back to the Sauté function. Stir masa harina into the chili until smooth and simmer until thickened. Season to taste with salt.
  8. Serve hot with toppings such as lime wedges, sour cream, shredded cheddar, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeño, and diced onion.

Nutrition Information

Calories 561kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 47g (94%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 168mg (56%) Sodium 392mg (16%) Potassium 972mg (28%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 95IU (2%) Vitamin C 7.4mg (8%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 5.4mg (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6to 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 561

% Daily Value*

Calories 561kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 47g 94%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 168mg 56%
Sodium 392mg 16%
Potassium 972mg 21%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 95IU 2%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 8%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 5.4mg 30%

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