Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef (680 g)
  • 1 large onion, chopped (about 1.5 cups)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped (about 1.5 cups)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder (30 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin (5 ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (2.5 ml)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (794 g)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed (425 g)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed (425 g)
  • 1 cup beef broth (240 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (5 ml), or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (2.5 ml), or to taste

Instructions:

  1. Turn on Instant Pot to Sauté function. Add olive oil. Brown ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off excess grease. Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeno (if using). Sauté until softened.
  2. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans, beef broth, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to Sealing. Select Manual or Pressure Cook setting and set the cooking time for 20 minutes at high pressure.
  5. After the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. Then, carefully release any remaining pressure manually.
  6. Stir the chili and taste. Adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings. Now you have Instant Pot Chili