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Easy Instant Pot Ground Beef Chili Recipe for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

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A quick and easy Instant Pot chili recipe using ground beef and pantry staples, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners with rich, hearty flavor and minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced (red or green)
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with juices (fire-roasted preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth (homemade or low sodium)
  • 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked if available)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste (start with 1 teaspoon salt)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Turn on the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and heat 1 tablespoon olive oil until shimmering (about 2 minutes).
  2. Add chopped onion and diced bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, avoiding browning.
  4. Add ground beef, break apart with spoon, and cook until no longer pink (5-6 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
  5. Mix in chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper; stir well to coat beef and veggies evenly.
  6. Stir in tomato paste and canned diced tomatoes with juices, then pour in beef broth, scraping browned bits from the pot bottom.
  7. Add drained kidney beans and stir to combine.
  8. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set valve to ‘Sealing.’ Select ‘Pressure Cook’ or ‘Manual’ on high pressure for 15 minutes.
  9. When cooking completes, let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully switch valve to ‘Venting’ to release remaining steam.
  10. Open lid, stir chili, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add extra broth or water if too thick.
  11. Serve hot with desired toppings such as shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, or chopped cilantro.

Notes

Brown the beef properly for depth of flavor. Do not overfill the Instant Pot. Deglaze the pot after sautéing to avoid burn warnings. Let pressure release naturally for best texture. Adjust seasoning after cooking. Rinse and drain beans to avoid watery chili. For spicier chili, add cayenne or jalapeños in step 5.

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