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Easy Hearty Instant Pot Chili Recipe with 5 Ingredients Perfect for Dinner

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A quick and easy Instant Pot chili recipe using five simple ingredients that delivers rich, smoky, and hearty flavor perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes (fire-roasted recommended)
  • 1 packet chili seasoning (about 2 tbsp homemade blend with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and oregano)
  • 1 cup beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • Optional: chopped onions or garlic
  • Optional: jalapeño or hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Rinse and drain the kidney beans, open the canned tomatoes, and measure out the beef broth and chili seasoning.
  2. Turn Instant Pot to sauté on medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook 5-7 minutes, breaking it up until no pink remains. Drain excess fat if desired.
  3. Sprinkle chili seasoning over the beef and stir well to coat evenly.
  4. Pour in beef broth, canned diced tomatoes (with juices), and kidney beans. Stir gently to combine, ensuring nothing sticks to the bottom.
  5. Seal Instant Pot lid and set to manual high pressure for 15 minutes.
  6. Carefully perform a quick release of pressure when cooking time is up, then open the lid.
  7. Stir chili, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed with salt, hot sauce, or lime juice.
  8. If chili is too thick, add more broth and stir; if too thin, use sauté function to reduce liquid.

Notes

Brown the beef thoroughly for best flavor and texture. Use the sauté function to avoid burn warnings by deglazing the pot with broth before pressure cooking. Adjust seasoning gradually as chili spices intensify after cooking. Quick release pressure carefully to avoid steam burns. Leftovers taste better after a day and freeze well for up to 3 months.

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