Best Instant Pot Chili Recipe Ever (EASY!)

With kick-in-the-pants flavor… this is the thigh slapping Instant Pot Chili Recipe you’ve been looking for! It always gets rave reviews and it might even help you win that next chili cookoff award!

Create the ultimate chili feast when you serve it up alongside some Sweet Cornbread Muffins or Skillet Cornbread!

Best Instant Pot Chili Recipe

Theres no need to keep searching for the Best Instant Pot Chili Recipe… you’ve just found it!

This satisfying cowboy chili is packed with hearty, uplifting flavor, and just the right amount of heat.

It’s the perfect way to make everyone’s taste buds sing!

Riley writes: “Easy, fast and really good. Second time we made this and it turned out great both times.”

So get ready to chillax… and devour some mind-boggling good chili!

Believe me, making your own chili is actually crazy easy.

It all starts with an award winning blend of chili seasonings and spices.

Then you’ll add in just the right amount onion, garlic, and ground beef. After that… you’ll just toss in a few cans of goodies… and your chili is all set to go!

Talk about the perfect quick and easy chili recipe!

You’ll love pairing it with some delicious cornbread, as a topping for your grilled hot dogs, or simply served topped with fresh shredded cheese.

YUM!

Seriously… not only is this the Best Instant Pot Chili Recipe, it’s also the only chili recipe you’ll ever need!

So get ready to douse your taste buds with exhilarating chili perfection!

Oh just look at the time…

It’s already chili o’clock!

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Instant Pot Chili Recipe Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to round up before you can get this flavor packed pressure cooker chili cooking.

First check your pantry and refrigerator, then add the following other your next grocery list…

• Ground Beef
• Yellow Onion
• Red Kidney Beans
• Tomato Sauce
• Green Chilies
• Ro-Tel – Diced Tomatoes + Green Chilies
• Fresh Garlic Cloves
• Cumin
• Mustard Powder
• Black Pepper
• Cayenne Pepper
• Chili Powder
• Basil – see How to Dry Basil Leaves
• Salt – I like to use Sea Salt

You’ll also need an Instant Pot 6 quart Pressure Cooker to get the job done.

How to Make Instant Pot Chili

Making chili in your instant pot is so much easier than you think!

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Mix seasonings together, and set aside.

2. Sauté beef, onions and garlic, then mix in seasoning blend.

3. Add Green Chilies and Beans, and stir again.

4. Add Tomato Sauce and Ro-tel to center (see instructions in recipe below)

5. Place lid on and pressure cook.

6. Once done, release pressure, allow to cool for a few minutes, and ENJOY!

Optional: Top with shredded cheddar and sliced Green Onions.

Now all that’s left to do is DEVOUR!  And don’t forget… the leftovers taste AMAZING!!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

What To Serve With Instant Pot Chili

So what is a good side to serve with your new favorite Instant Pot Chili? This chili is so versatile. It goes great with so many things.

Here are just a few tasty options that will pair beautifully with your amazing homemade chili…

• Artisan Crusty Bread
• Baked Potatoes
• Classic Cornbread
• Biscuits
• Cornbread Muffins
• Dinner Rolls
• Fresh Baked Cornbread
• Garlic Bread
• Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
• Hot Dogs (think Chili Dogs!)
• Potato Wedges
• Rice
• Salad
• Skillet Cornbread
• Tortilla Chips

Beef Chili Variations

Want to change things up a bit? Go for it!

Here is another popular chili variation that I know you’ll love…

Easy Crock Pot Beef Chili

Instant Pot Chili Reviews

Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy pressure cooker chili recipe…

Beth writes: “Tasted great”

Caran writes: “First chili I’ve ever made. Turned out really good. This recipe is a keeper!”

Lydia writes: “Great recipe”

Amy writes: “This is one of my go to meals. I double the recipe so my husband can take leftovers for lunch. The recipe is super easy to follow. I do like to add a chopped green pepper to mine.”

Sandra writes: “Made this – it was delicious”

Elizabeth writes: “Really easy recipe! (And that’s coming from someone who is slightly cooking skill challenged lol) I’ve used this recipe more times than I can count and warms me up on these cold nights!”

Alison writes: “We loved this! Simple, fast, and perfect for a frigid evening! 🤗”

Michele writes: “Very good and tasty”

Lisa writes: “This is an absolute favorite in our house. It turns out perfectly every time. I add corn niblets after the quick release.”

Natasha writes: “It was a success”

Riley writes: “Easy, fast and really good. Second time we made this and it turned out great both times.”

Amanda writes: “It came out really good!”

Bre writes: “This was good. I used ground turkey instead of beef, and onion powder instead of actual onions. Would make it again.”

Kim writes: “Love it! ❤️”

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Best Instant Pot Chili Recipe

With kick-in-the-pants flavor... this is the thigh slapping Instant Pot Chili Recipe you've been looking for! It always gets rave reviews and it might even help you win that next chili cookoff award!

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time8 minutes mins

Total Time23 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds Ground Beef
• 3/4 cup finely diced Yellow Onion
• 2 cans Dark Red Kidney Beans rinsed and drained (15 ounces each)
• 2 cans Tomato Sauce (15 ounces each)
• 1 can Green Chilies 4 ounces
• 2 cans Ro-tel 10 ounces each
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Mustard Powder
• 3 large Garlic Cloves minced
• 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil Leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• Grated Cheddar Cheese and Chopped Green Onions for garnish. (optional)

Instructions

• Gather your ingredients.
  
• In small bowl, combine Cumin, Mustard Powder, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, Basil Leaves and Salt.
• Place Ground Beef, Onions and Garlic in Instant Pot, set to Saute and brown for 7 minutes.
• Once beef is browned, cancel Saute setting.
• Add seasonings from small bowl to Instant Pot and stir until well combined.
• Then add Green Chilies and Beans, and stir mixture thoroughly.
• Now make a crater in the middle of your mixture, making sure some of the mixture is still covering the bottom of Instant Pot.
• Pour the Tomato Sauce into the crater, and then add Ro-tel in center, keeping the tomato chunks in the center and away from the sides of the Instant Pot. Do NOT stir into mixture.
  
• Place lid on pot and select Pressure Cook, High Pressure and change cook time to 8 minutes.
• Preheat will begin 10 seconds after settings have been selected.
• Once cook time has completed, quick release pressure before removing lid. (a gradual quick release will result in less mess)
  
• Allow chili to cool for 5 minutes, then stir before serving into bowls.
  
• Garnish with grated Cheddar Cheese and chopped Green Onions. ENJOY!!
  

Notes

• It will take approx. 17 minutes for Instant Pot to reach pressure before your selected cook time begins. This is in addition to the time to brown beef and the 8 minute cook time you have selected.
• If using a Crock Pot Pressure Cooker, select the "Beans/Chili" setting to manually override the cook time and pressure settings.
• For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.

Course: Main

Cuisine: American

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