Pioneer Woman Instant Pot Chili

This Pioneer Woman Instant Pot Chili is a hearty and filling meal you can get on the table in less than 30 minutes. Perfectly cooked hamburger, onion, Rotel tomatoes, and a variety of spices make this chili a delicious and satisfying dish.

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If you haven’t invested in an Instant Pot there’s no better time than the present. This handy kitchen appliance is a time saver and can be a great addition to your lineup of kitchen tools. It’s also an energy saver and with costs rising these days it may be a good way to save on electricity bills. I absolutely love that the Instant Pot cooks up this chili in just a few minutes. And of course, there’s just one pot to clean!

Instant Pot Chili is perfect for a busy weeknight, weekend lunch, potluck, or any family gathering. Easily doubled if you are feeding a crowd, you can place the Instant Pot directly on the table and everyone can help themselves. Cut up some diced avocado, grate some cheese, slice some green onions and you’ve just prepared the ultimate make-your-own chili buffet.

If you love this Pioneer Woman Instant Pot Chili, you may like these other recipes as well; Instant Pot White Chicken Chili, Quick and Easy Crockpot Chicken Taco Soup, or this Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Simple to prepare
• Easily customizable
• Family-friendly
• Perfect for feeding a crowd

Equipment Needed

• Instant Pot
• Tenderizing Tool

Ingredients for Instant Pot Chili

• 1 LB 90/10 ground hamburger
• 1 small onion, diced
• 10 oz can of Rotel tomatoes
• 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes or diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 28 oz of beef broth
• 6 oz of tomato paste, optional

How To Make Instant Pot Chili

Feel free to change things up if you need to, throw in some veggies, swap the hamburger for ground chicken or turkey, add more spice, or use less spice. Whatever works for you.

• Turn the Instant Pot on to Saute mode. Add in hamburger and onion, cooking through.

• Add the tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, curry powder, and beef broth to the Instant Pot.

• Without stirring, place the lid on the Instant Pot, ensuring the valve is set to the SEALING MODE.

• Turn the Instant Pot on by hitting the CHILI/BEAN BUTTON and adjusting the time to 12 minutes. Allow the Instant Pot to cook and release naturally. Once there is no more steam you can set the valve to release.
• If the chili isn’t as thick as you’d like, add in the tomato paste and stir to ensure the tomato paste breaks down and heats through.

• Serve and enjoy!

• Add cheese, sour cream, extra onions, and other toppings as desired.

Leftover chili can be kept for 3-4 days in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Allow frozen chili to thaw in the fridge overnight and then reheat over the stove or in the microwave.

Variations

• Mix in a can of beans; pinto, black, or kidney beans would all taste great.
• Throw in canned corn or frozen corn.
• Add your favorite veggies with the onion and hamburger meat; red bell peppers or carrots would both work well in chili.
• Try a different ground meat instead of the hamburger; ground turkey or chicken will both work well.
• Spice up the chili and add some chipotle in adobo sauce or a diced jalapeno.
• Add ketchup as a topping!

Tips and Tricks

• Top the chili with sour cream and serve with a side of guacamole.
• Sprinkle each plate with some grated cheddar cheese and crushed taco chips.
• Make sure to saute the meat well so it is cooked before you add the other ingredients.
• Ensure your spices still have flavor. Spices left too long in the pantry will lose their potency.
• Don’t skimp on the liquid needed to make this chili, if there isn’t enough in the Instant Pot, the chili will burn.

FAQs

What is the chili setting on Instant Pot?

Use the Bean/Chili setting to cook chili in the Instant Pot.

Can you overcook chili in the Instant Pot?

Thankfully, you can’t really overcook chili in the Instant Pot. But do be respectful of the suggested cooking time.

What liquid is best for chili?

While water will work in this chili recipe, if you want to add flavor it is best to use a broth; it can be chicken, beef or even vegetable.

Why should I use the Instant Pot for this chili?

The Instant will cook up this flavorful chili in less than 30 minutes. You could use a crockpot and let it simmer for a few hours. It really comes down to how busy you are and how much time you have to cook this meal.

Is chili spicy?

This recipe is not spicy per se but it does have spice. You can most definitely modify it to suit your taste.