Instant Pot Beef and Bean Chili

This Instant Pot Beef and Bean Chili is packed with flavor. It’s such a flexible recipe, for your convenience, I’ve included stovetop and slow cooker instructions, too. Top a big bowl with your favorite fixins’ and, it makes a fun supper or game day snack in no time flat.

Instant Pot Beef and Bean Chili Recipe

When it comes to chili recipes, there are no shortage of types and variations. Whether it’s a big bowl of Classic Chili, hot wing inspired Buffalo Chicken Chili or  no beans allowed Texas Style Beef Chili, it’s a guaranteed winner with my family. Instant pots not only speed up the cooking process, they lock in and intensify the flavor in far less cooking time. All of our busy lifestyles have no doubt, increased their popularity. One advantage is, an instant pot is able to cook this chili from start to finish. How to make Instant Pot Beef and Bean Chili Recipe: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

• Vegetables – Turn Instant Pot to saute function. Drizzle the bottom with oil. Add onion and jalapeno. Saute just until softening about 2 minutes. 
• Ground Beef p Add ground beef. Cook until no pink remains. Tilt insert and skim excess fat with a large spoon. Add garlic, cooking for 1 minute longer.
• Mix-ins – To the pot add broth, tomatoes, beans, 1/2 tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, lemon pepper, paprika and cocoa powder. Mix well 
• Pressure Cook – Turn Instant Pot to “chili” function OR manual maintaining high pressure for 25 minutes.
• Quick Release – Allow pressure to release for 10-15 minutes or quick release with vent. Uncover, stir and thicken further with remaining tomato paste
• Serve with a dollop of sour cream, green onion, cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese and fritos or any of your favorite toppings for serving

Ingredients you’ll need to make Instant Pot Beef and Bean Chili

• Oil- 2 Tbsp olive oil
• Vegetables – 1 medium onion  and medium jalapeno or poblano pepper seeded and diced
• Meat – 2 lbs ground sirloin or ground chuck
• Garlic – 4 cloves garlic minced
• Stock – 2 cups low sodium beef stock or broth
• Beans – Two 15 oz cans kidney beans drained and rinsed
• Tomatoes – Two 10 oz cans diced tomatoes with green chilis
• Tomato Paste – one 5 oz can tomato paste
• Seasonings – Dark chili powder, ground cumin, oregano, salt, lemon pepper, cocoa powder, paprika, cayenne
• Sour cream, lime slices, green onion, cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese and fritos for serving

How to Make the BEST Instant Pot Beef and Bean Chili Recipe

• Kitchen tools you’ll need: Instant pot or similar pressure cooker, measuring cups and spoons, sharp knife and cutting board, large spoon.
• Start with a quality ground sirloin or ground chuck for optimum flavor.
• You can use pinto beans or black beans in place of kidney beans, if that’s your preference.
• When preparing the jalapeno pepper carefully remove the seeds before chopping, unless you like it super spicy. Always be careful to wash your hands thoroughly after handling peppers, and avoid touching your eyes.
• Generally speaking, the more red the chili powder the more the heat.
• You can make this chili on the stovetop and in a slow cooker, as well. See the Cook’s note for instruction for each.
• Set-up a toppings bar of sour cream, shredded cheese, green onion, fritos or tortilla chips or a pan of cornbread for serving.
• Store cooked Instant Pot Beef and Bean Chili chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can freeze chili for up to 2 months.
• Reheat in single servings in the microwave.

More Chili Recipes to Make

• Chili Cheese Frito Pie for casual meals and game day.
• Chili Spaghetti topped with sour cream and cheddar cheese.
• Oven Chili Cheese Dogs is certain to become a family favorite.
• Chicken Chili is packed with flavor.
• Chili Cheese Corn Dog Muffins is a fusion dish that transforms leftovers into a round two meal.
• Buffalo Chicken Chili features all of the same flavors as wings.
• Skip the meat and enjoy this Vegetarian Chili recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod.

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Helpful Kitchen Items: 

• Instant Pot
• Measuring Set
• Kitchen Utensils
• Knives and Chopping Board