Easy Instant Pot Chili Recipe
This Easy Instant Pot Chili is thick, saucy, and hearty and makes the BEST comforting winter dinner on a cold day. I love it because it can be ready in minutes. Not much prep at all. You just need a few ingredients. And since chili powder has garlic powder, sweet paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, oregano, and cumin, I don’t use any other seasoning. I use canned red kidney beans, but pinto or black beans also work well. Don’t miss my secret below to make the best thick chili ever!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Ground beef, chicken or turkey Onion Green pepper Garlic Canned beans and tomatoes Tomato sauce Chili powder
HOW TO MAKE CHILI IN THE INSTANT POT
Add ground beef to the pot and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Add chopped veggies and deglaze the pot with broth. Add canned tomatoes and beans, tomato sauce, sugar (if using), and chili powder, and cook for 15 minutes. When the time is over, let the pressure release on its own for 5 minutes. Then carefully release any extra pressure that might still be in there. Stir well and enjoy
HOW CAN I THICKEN MY CHILI?
My secret to thickening the chili is to add the liquid from the cans of the bean. I mean, I don’t drain the beans. This liquid will make your chili thick without adding any flour at all.
CAN YOU FREEZE CHILI?
YES!!! Chili freezes and reheats beautifully. I love to make 2-3 batches and freeze them in single-sized portions for lunches or in freezer bags for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Ready to eat it? Defrost in the fridge overnight and heat in a saucepan (or the microwave) to serve.
WHAT DO YOU TOP CHILI WITH?
These are our favorite toppings:
Shredded cheddar cheese, Mexican-blend cheese, or Pepperjack if you like a hint of heat! Sour cream Sliced green onions or chives Diced avocado Tortilla strips or corn chips Crumbled bacon Chopped Cilantro
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