Pressure Cooker Beef and Bean Chili
This hearty chili combines lean ground beef, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste with onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and oregano for a richly spiced, comforting bowl. Made in the Instant Pot, it is an easy choice for a cozy weeknight dinner or a generous meal for a crowd.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Beef and Bean Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 65 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multifunctional pressure cooker, such as an Instant Pot, and select the Sauté function. Add ground beef. Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard the grease. Transfer the cooked beef to a separate container.
- 2
Pour oil into the Instant Pot and select the Sauté function. Add onion, garlic, and salt. Cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Make a well in the center of the mixture and add chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Let the spices sit for 30 seconds, then stir them into the onion. Return the cooked beef to the pot and add water. Stir, scraping any browned bits from the bottom.
- 3
Stir beans, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste into the beef mixture. Close and lock the lid. Select the Chili function and set the timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- 4
Release the pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- Calories 307.17 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 24.82 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 42.93 g 16%
- Total Fat 7.33 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.85 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 32.9 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 493.91 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 13.78 g Good Source 49%
- Total Sugars 5.79 g --
- Added Sugars 1.85 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 68.37 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 6.01 mg Good Source 33%
- Potassium 1060.91 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 4.86 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 11.84 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Beef and Bean Chili is made with 14 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Crushed Tomatoes, Diced Onion, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 307.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Beef and Bean Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Crushed Tomatoes, Diced Onion, Dried Oregano, Garlic. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Beef and Bean Chili?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 307.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Beef and Bean Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Beef and Bean Chili healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Beef and Bean Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 307.17 calories and 24.82 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 493.91 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.85 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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