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Instant Pot Chili con Carne

This recipe for Instant Pot chili con carne is packed with flavor and can also be made in a slow cooker.  I'll share both ways in the recipe card and you'll be enjoying a bowl in no time.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2.25 lbs boneless beef chuck roast cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 jar chipotle salsa Or - 1 (14.5oz) can diced tomatoes, 2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chile, 4 garlic cloves and 1 jalapeno)
  • 3 cups water or beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal

Optional toppings

  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • avocado slices
  • red onion
  • lime slices

Instructions

Instant Pot Instructions

  • Combine olive oil, beef and onions in an Instant Pot and saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add in cumin, oregano and a pinch of salt and pepper (or more to taste).
  • Pour in salsa (or make salsa with ingredients in a food processor) and water and brown sugar.
  • Seal Instant Pot and set for 25 minutes.
  • When done cooking, let steam naturally release.
  • Ladle out one cup of liquid, stir in corn meal and stir and return liquid to Instant Pot.
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  • Divide between four bowls and add toppings and enjoy!
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Slow Cooker Instructions

  • Combine olive oil, beef and onions in a pan and saute for 5 minutes.
  • In a slow cooker add in meat and onions, then add in cumin, oregano and a pinch of salt and pepper (or more to taste).
  • Pour in salsa (or make salsa with ingredients in a food processor) and water and brown sugar.
  • Set slow cooker for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
  • Ladle out one cup of liquid, stir in corn meal and stir and return liquid to slow cooker.
  • Divide between four bowls and add toppings and enjoy!

Notes

The nutrition information presented on this site should be considered an estimate as the calculations will change based on the exact products you use in your own kitchen.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 964mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 642IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 6mg