Instant Pot Beef Chili
There is nothing quite like a good pot of steaming beef chili in the fall and winter. And, there is nothing quite like an easy dinner with minimal cleanup. This instant pot beef chili is my go-to dinner for busy weeknights and days when we are out late and need a warm comforting meal at home. Just whip up this meal, leave it on keep warm, and you're good to go!
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Colander
- Knife and Cutting Board
- Long handled spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Garlic Press
- Can Opener
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1.5 cups Black Eyed Peas use whatever kind you want
- 1.5 cups Navy Beans use whatever kind you want
- 6 cloves Garlic
- 2 Bell Peppers
- 1 Onion
- 1 can (28oz) Crushed Tomatoes
- 2 cups Bone Broth
- 1 tablespoon Sea Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chili Powder
- 2 tablespoons Cumin
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
- Soak dried beans in water overnight.
- In the morning, drain the beans and rinse well. Transfer beans to the instant pot and fill to the top line with water. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Let the pressure release on it's own after they are done cooking. Leave on keep warm until you are ready to finish the chili.
- When you are ready to pull together the rest of the chili, pour beans into colander over the sink and rinse again. Let them sit there while you cook the rest.
- Turn the instant pot on the sauté function and brown the ground beef. Mince the garlic, dice the onion and peppers and add into the instant pot.
- Cook the meat and veggies together, stirring every couple of minutes until the veggies are tender. Stir in spices, crushed tomatoes, and bone broth.
- Pour cooked beans back into the instant pot with everything else. Stir until everything is well combined and set the instant pot on "keep warm". Put the lid on and walk away until you are ready to eat!
Notes
Pairs well with toppings and sides of diced avocado, tortilla chips, chopped cilantro, chopped green onions, cornbread, and freshly squeezed lime juice.