This Instant Pot Chili recipe is quick, healthy, and delicious! Using my Instant Pot, I’m trying new recipes like this to get good food on the table fast! 
During the week, I’m really busy and I am guessing that you are too. This Instant Pot Chili is one of the recipes I make whenever I don’t have a lot of time to cook. I’ve been adding beans to recipes now that I learned more about the health benefits of beans. Beans are great sources of protein that help to keep you full and satisfied. Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the items, I may receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. All opinions remain my own.
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Kitchen Notes
- If you are looking for vegetarian chili, try our Cauliflower Black Bean Chili recipe. It is very tasty!
- If you have leftover chili, add it to a baked potato for another quick, healthy, and delicious meal idea.
How Long Should I Cook Chili in an Instant Pot?
The whole process took me 45 minutes. Cooking under pressure will take 20-25 minutes max. Overall cooking time depends on the amount of Chili you’re making.
Ingredients for Instant Pot Chili
- 1lb lean ground beef (or use lean ground turkey)
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 can (14-15 oz.) diced tomatoes
- salt and pepper
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup water
- sour cream, for topping, optional
- fresh cilantro, for topping, optional
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How to Cook Chili in Instant Pot
#1. Place ground beef, onion, garlic, chili powder, and oregano into Instant Pot. Use the Instant Pot’s sauté function to brown the meat until no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper. 
#2. Add tomatoes, beans, and water to the pot. Stir to mix well. 
#3. Place the cover on the instant pot and seal. Seal pressure and choose the “Manual” function for 10 minutes. Cook the chili and when finished, quickly release steam/pressure. 
#4. Serve with sour cream and fresh cilantro, if desired. Enjoy! 
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- 1lb lean ground beef (or use lean ground turkey)
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper
- 1 can (14-15 oz.) diced tomatoes
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup water
- sour cream, for topping, optional
- fresh cilantro, for topping, optional
- Place ground beef, onion, garlic, chili powder, oregano into Instant Pot. Use the saute function to brown the meat until no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add tomatoes,
beans and water to pot. Stir to mix well. - Place the cover on the instant pot and seal. Seal pressure and choose the "Manual" function for 10 minutes. Cook the chili and when finished, quick release steam/pressure.
- Serve with sour cream and fresh cilantro, if desired.
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