Easy Instant Pot Chili Mac

Easy Instant Pot Chili Mac

from marginmakingmom.com
32 min
6 servings

This delicious pressure cooker chili mac in the Instant Pot is a quick and easy, frugal weeknight dinner your family is sure to love!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 large onion, diced
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 beef bouillon cube
  • 28-oz can petite diced tomatoes
  • 15-oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups (8 oz) macaroni, uncooked
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (I recommend that you shred it yourself for better melting)
  • optional: additional shredded cheese for topping

Directions

  1. 1

    In the insert pot of the Instant Pot, add the ground beef and onions.

  2. 2

    Use the saute function to brown the beef and cook the onions.

  3. 3

    Turn off saute function and drain grease if necessary.

  4. 4

    Add water, bouillon cube, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, chili powder, bay leaves, seasoned salt, pepper, and macaroni. Stir to combine.

  5. 5

    Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the vent to the "sealed" position.

  6. 6

    Using the manual setting, select a 5 minute cook time (if you prefer slighty firmer pasta, use a 4 minute cook time).

  7. 7

    After cook time is complete, allow a 10 minute natural pressure release followed by a quick release.

  8. 8

    Once the valve has dropped, open lid and carefully remove bay leaves.

  9. 9

    Stir in shredded mozzarella cheese until melted.

  10. 10

    Serve, topping with additional shredded cheese if desired (I used Colby Jack cheese for topping).