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The Best Instant Pot Chili - Hands down THE BEST chili ever. Done in less than 1 hour with no babysitting, no fuss! So easy and so flavorful!

Hands down THE BEST chili ever. Done in less than 1 hour with no babysitting, no fuss! So easy and so flavorful!

The Best Instant Pot Chili - Hands down THE BEST chili ever. Done in less than 1 hour with no babysitting, no fuss! So easy and so flavorful!

I know, It’s not exactly chili season just yet. But, we’ve had the tiniest drizzle of rain with a bit of cold weather these last few days. So we’re staying in with a cozy bowl of chili under the thickest blanket we can find.

But guys, this is not your average bowl of chili. Nope, not at all.

The Best Instant Pot Chili - Hands down THE BEST chili ever. Done in less than 1 hour with no babysitting, no fuss! So easy and so flavorful!

This is the best instant pot chili recipe you can find (loaded statement, I know). The texture of the chili comes out oh-so-perfectly with the lean, tender, crumbled ground beef with all the spices (chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, cocoa powder, and cumin) alongside the black bean goodness.

It’s chunky, it’s hearty, it’s cozy and it’s perfect to dunk your buttery, crumbly buttermilk cornbread right in. Yes to all the cornbread, please.

The Best Instant Pot Chili - Hands down THE BEST chili ever. Done in less than 1 hour with no babysitting, no fuss! So easy and so flavorful!

Tools For This Recipe

6-qt Instant Pot®

The Best Instant Pot Chili: Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to use ground beef?

Not at all! Ground pork or ground turkey can be used instead of ground beef.

Is this freezer-friendly?

Yes! You can freeze the leftovers in individual freezer bags, thaw overnight, and reheat on the stovetop.

What can I serve with homemade chili?

Buttermilk cornbread or homemade crusty no knead bread are two of our favorite sidekicks to chili!

I don’t have an instant pot. Can I make chili in the slow cooker?

Yes, you absolutely can! Here is our easy slow cooker chili recipe – also one of our favorites!

The Best Instant Pot Chili

Hands down THE BEST chili ever. Done in less than 1 hour with no babysitting, no fuss! So easy and so flavorful!
4.8 stars (106 ratings)

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium sweet onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 poblano chili, minced
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 12 ounces lager or pilsner beer
  • 1 ½ cups beef stock
  • 2 (10.75-ounce) cans tomato puree
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Set a 6-qt Instant Pot® to the high saute setting.
  • Heat canola oil; add beef and cook until beef has browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks. Drain excess fat and set aside.
  • Add garlic, onion, bell pepper and chili to the Instant Pot®. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4-6 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, paprika, oregano, cocoa powder and cumin.
  • Stir in beer, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  • Stir in beef stock, tomato puree, black beans and ground beef; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 18 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions.
  • Stir in cilantro; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with sour cream and cheese, if desired.

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