Description
This hearty Instant Pot chili combines tender kidney beans and savory ground beef in a rich tomato sauce with aromatic spices. Perfect for chilly nights, this gluten-free comfort food comes together quickly using your pressure cooker. Top with your favorite garnishes for a satisfying one-pot meal that tastes like it simmered all day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried kidney beans, soaked overnight
- 1 tablespoon oil or fat of choice
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 jalapeno, minced (remove seeds and rib for less heat)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- 3 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
- Optional toppings: cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, jalapeños
Instructions
- Drain soaked kidney beans and set aside.
- Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add oil and brown ground beef until no pink remains (5-7 min).
- Add onion and jalapeño, sauté until softened (3-4 min). Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add all spices and stir until fragrant (1 min).
- Cancel Sauté mode. Add beans and tomatoes with their juices.
- Secure lid and set to High Pressure for 25 minutes.
- Natural release pressure for 10 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with desired toppings.
Notes
- Prep time includes 8-hour bean soaking (active prep is 15 mins)
- Substitute black beans or pinto beans if preferred
- For vegetarian version, use plant-based ground and vegetable broth
- Freezes well for up to 3 months – omit dairy toppings before freezing
- Pressure builds in about 15 minutes – total active time ~40 mins
- Prep Time: 15 min (plus soaking)
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: instant pot chili, beef chili, kidney bean chili, pressure cooker meals