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Instant Pot Chili

Old fashioned chili recipe made in the Instant Pot! It is so easy you won't even believe it. Just throw everything in and the pressure cooker will do the work for you!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds ground beef or ground turkey
  • 2 small green peppers (about 2 cups diced)
  • 1 small yellow onion (about 1.5 cups diced)
  • 2 15-ounce cans Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 15-ounce can Tomato Sauce
  • 1 6-ounce can Tomato Paste
  • 1 15-ounce can water (use tomato sauce or paste can)
  • 2 15-ounce cans kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 3 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne
  • 0.5 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Brown ground beef in instant pot using the saute function.
  2. Add diced peppers and onions until translucent and they start to caramelize.
  3. Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water and tomato paste.
  4. Add the drained beans.
  5. Add seasonings and stir to incorporate everything.
  6. Place and lock lid, making sure the venting valve is sealed.
  7. Set for 20 minutes on Bean/Chili mode.
  8. Be cautious of steam as you do a quick pressure release.
  9. Serve topped with cheese, sour cream and green onions. Best enjoyed with sweet cornbread.