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INSTANT POT THREE BEAN CHILI

Instant Pot Three Bean Chili is a fast dinner for those busy weeknight meals. While this chili is cooked in 30 minutes, it will have the long slow simmered flavor of slow-cooked three bean chili. This chili is hearty and filling and perfect for a simple family dinner or for guests.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Instant Pot three bean chili
Servings: 6
Author: Jill

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
  • 1 large sweet onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 can red beans
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 can Ranch style beans
  • 2 large tomato sauce
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • 2 cans stewed tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup Ketchup
  • 2 Tablespoons Chili powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon coarse ground Garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown sugar
  • 2 cups filtered water

Instructions

  • Press the Saute button on the Instant Pot, and place the ground sirloin in the Instant Pot, and cook the sirloin until it's completely done, and golden brown.
  • Remove the cooked sirloin to a paper towel lined plate.
  • Add the chopped onion to the Instant Pot, and saute until it's caramelized - or golden brown.
  • Add the minced garlic, and cook for 2 minutes. Turn off the Saute setting.
  • Drain the beans, and rinse in a colander under cold water.
  • Add the cooked sirloin back in the Instant Pot, and add the red beans, black beans, and Ranch style beans.
  • Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Stewed tomatoes, Ketchup, Chili powder, Cumin, garlic salt, seasoned salt, and brown sugar.
  • Stir all ingredients well to blend.
  • Add 2 cups of water, and stir again.
  • Place the lid on the Instant Pot, until it beeps and locks.
  • Make sure the pressure valve is set to 'SEALING', and press the MANUAL button, and set the time to 18 minutes.
  • Let the Instant pot build and release the pressure - this will take a few minutes to bring the Instant Pot up to pressure, then cook, and release the pressure.
  • When the Instant Pot is done cooking, it will beep and go to the 'OFF' setting.
  • Make sure all the pressure has been released by turning the pressure valve to VENTING, and make sure the FLOAT valve is down.
  • Open the lid to the Instant Pot, and stir the Chili.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: sour cream, cheese, onions, green onions, ketchup, Fritos, Tortilla chips, crackers, etc. Enjoy!

Notes

NOTE: Make sure to rinse the beans before adding them to the Chili - that includes the Ranch Style beans, that are in a sauce; they will still retain the flavor. When you add the Stewed tomatoes, add the juice from the can; do not drain the tomatoes, the juice adds flavor to the chili.
ALSO: Ground sirloin typically does not have a lot of fat, so when you remove it from the Instant Pot, and add the onions, you might need to add a small amount of butter or Olive oil to saute the onions in. After you've cooked the Chili, and removed the lid to the Instant Pot to stir the Chili, place a small amount of chili in a bowl, and taste the Chili. If it's not seasoned enough for you, add a little more of all the spices: Chili powder, Cumin, garlic salt, seasoned salt, and brown sugar. Stir well, and let the Chili sit for 5 minutes, and taste again. Some Chili powders are stronger than others, and you might need more of the brand you have. Keep adding a little seasoning until you get the flavors you want.