Instant Pot Beef Chili
Instant Pot Beef Chili brings rich, smoky heat with layers of ancho and chipotle balanced by tomatoes and a hint of cumin. Tender beef chuck becomes spoon-soft under pressure, while crushed corn chips add body and a subtle corn sweetness. Serve on a chilly evening with cilantro and green onions for a hearty dinner that satisfies without fuss.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Beef Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 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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- 44
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Generously season the beef with salt and black pepper; place the meat in the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-low heat in the pot of a pressure cooker. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook until nearly translucent, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in the ancho chile powder, paprika, cumin, black pepper, chipotle chile powder, cayenne pepper, and oregano; cook until fragrant, 2 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes, beef, and water; stir to combine.
- 3
Lock the pressure cooker lid. Increase heat to high and bring to full pressure. Reduce heat to low to maintain pressure; cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes. Make sure the pressure is fully released, then remove the lid.
- 4
Return the uncovered pressure cooker to the burner over high heat. Stir in the corn chips and bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and green onion.
- Calories 675.23 kcal High 34%
- Protein 44.58 g Good Source 89%
- Carbohydrate 106.81 g 39%
- Total Fat 11.88 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 2.18 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 83.21 mg High 28%
- Sodium 2130.0 mg High 93%
- Dietary Fiber 16.33 g Good Source 58%
- Total Sugars 11.4 g --
- Added Sugars 2.5 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 92.46 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 5.91 mg Good Source 33%
- Potassium 163.24 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 5.32 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.88 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Instant Pot Beef Chili is made with 17 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Ancho Chile Powder, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Chipotle Powder. Each serving provides about 675.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Beef Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Ancho Chile Powder, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chipotle Powder, Corn Chips. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Beef Chili?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 675.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Beef Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Beef Chili healthy?
- Instant Pot Beef Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 675.23 calories and 44.58 g of protein, or 89% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2130.0 mg (93% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.18 g (11% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.5 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, 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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