Instant Pot Award Winning Chili Recipe

Instant Pot Award Winning Chili Recipe

from ohsweetbasil.com
50 min
8 servings

Instant Pot Chili that is award winning and bringing home chili cook-off victories across the country.  You don't want to miss our best chili recipe ever!

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ Pounds Ground Beef
  • 6 Strips Bacon (good quality, chopped)
  • 1 Can Kidney Beans (15 ounces, drained)
  • 1 Can Pinto Beans (15 ounces, drained)
  • 1 Can Black Beans (15 ounces, drained)
  • 1 Can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes (15 ounces, with juice)
  • 1 Can Tomato Paste (6 ounce )
  • 1 Red Onion (chopped)
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper (seeded and chopped)
  • 1 Jalapeño (seeded and minced *optional)
  • 2 Cups Beef Stock
  • 1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic (minced )
  • Sour Cream
  • Cilantro
  • Cheese (shredded)
  • Lime (fresh, optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Turn your instant pot to sauté and add the bacon.

  2. 2

    Cook until crisp, stirring often to cook evenly.

  3. 3

    Remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate.

  4. 4

    Add the onions and peppers and cook until tender.

  5. 5

    Add the meat and cook until browned.

  6. 6

    Drain off any excess grease, we just tilt the pot and use a large spoon.

  7. 7

    Add all of the remaining ingredients and 3/4 of the bacon and stir to combine.

  8. 8

    Turn the instant pot to chili (if you don't have a "chili" setting, use the "manual" setting) and cook for 18-20 minutes (see note). Allow pressure to release for 10-15 minutes or quick release with the vent.

  9. 9

    Serve with limes, sour cream, cheese, and a little bacon!