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This super fast and easy Frozen Ground Beef Chili<\/strong> is a kid-friendly dinner that starts with frozen meat and gets added protein and flavor from beans, canned tomatoes, and your favorite dried spices. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2764\ufe0f Why You’ll Love This Recipe: <\/strong>If you\u2019re looking for the all-time best chili to serve kids on a busy weeknight that doesn\u2019t require babysitting at the stove or even defrosting the meat, this is it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n We love making chili in the Instant Pot, and this streamlined version is our go-to for family meals. It\u2019s packed with flavor, but not as complicated or spicy as our fancier version. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n We created this chili because I kept forgetting to thaw the beef before dinner. So if you’re like me, no need to worry! <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is one of the best Instant Pot Chili recipes! <\/strong>We love to serve it with 3-Ingredient Instant Pot Cornbread<\/a> or over a bed of fluffy white rice<\/a> or noodles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need to make this Instant Pot Chili with Frozen Beef:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This easy Frozen Ground Beef Chili recipe will work in any brand of electric pressure cooker, including the Instant Pot<\/a>, Ninja Foodi<\/a>, or Power Pressure Cooker XL<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The key to a quick, consistent cook time for cooking frozen ground beef is using beef that has been frozen flat<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember, when pressure cooking, you determine the cook time based on how thick your meat is. A thick, round ball of frozen beef will need much longer to fully cook through than a flat round disk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tip:<\/strong> Before you freeze your ground beef, make sure that your frozen beef fits in your Instant Pot cooking pot. My friend Marci from Tidbits<\/a> taught us to prep our ground beef by shaping it in the pot before freezing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n In the pressure cooking pot, combine the beef broth with the dried spices, sugar, and bullion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, add a trivet to the pot. Place the frozen beef block on the trivet, then pour the tomatoes carefully on top. Do not stir.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Cook at High Pressure for 10 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then finish with a quick release. When you remove the lid, the meat should be cooked through. Now you can remove the trivet from the pot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udca1 Tip: <\/strong>If you have a little extra time to get dinner on the table, a 20-minute cook time will make the ground beef even more tender. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Use a food processor to blend one can of beans and about 1\/4 cup of the juices from the Instant Pot until smooth. Add this to the chili and stir to break up the meat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Add the remaining beans and, for a thicker chili, add the crushed tortilla chips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Let the flavors meld and the chili thicken for 10 minutes before serving. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n We love to use crushed tortilla chips for thickening! <\/strong>I just think chips work better in chili than more traditional thickeners like cornmeal, cornstarch, or flour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, if you\u2019re out of chips or prefer a different thickener, one of the more traditional ingredients will also work. (If you’re eating right away, I’d start with cornstarch\u2014the cornmeal can add a gritty texture that takes several hours to soften.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Blending the beans with some of the chili juices produces a more flavorful, thicker chili. You can use a food processor or blender for this step. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Absolutely! You can make the recipe as written with no change to the cook time. Just do your best to shape the beef so it sits on the trivet while cooking. As with many chilis, this is even better the next day. You can make it ahead of time for a party or game, and reheat it on the stove or in the Instant Pot using the saut\u00e9 function. Yes. This chili freezes well. Simply place it in a freezer-safe container when it\u2019s fully cooled. Freeze for up to six months. Certainly. If you like, you can use kidney, pinto, or black beans for the chili. And for a lighter take, you can use frozen ground turkey or chicken instead of beef. No need to make changes to the recipe.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> The chipotle chili powder adds a really nice flavor and I wouldn\u2019t recommend skipping it. You can even add more if you\u2019re not worried about spiciness because it has a great flavor! We love topping bowls of this Instant Pot chili with shredded Mexican, pepper jack or cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, sour cream, diced fresh tomatoes, lime wedges, and chopped red onion.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n You might love these other delicious chili recipes made in an electric pressure cooker:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you LOVE this recipe? <\/strong><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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How to Make Frozen Ground Beef Chili in an Instant Pot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Before starting, make sure your beef is frozen flat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Pressure cook at High Pressure for 10 minutes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Blend the beans and break up the meat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Important Tips for Making Instant Pot Chili<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Frequently Asked Questions about Frozen Beef Instant Pot Chili <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
(Or, if you choose, you can brown the beef beforehand and then drain the grease. Then just add it to the pot to cook, no need to bother with the trivet at all.)<\/p> <\/div>
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days in the fridge.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div>
When ready to cook, let it thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat it in your Instant Pot or on the stove.<\/p> <\/div>
However, you can substitute it with regular ground chili powder or add some canned chipotle in adobo for a similar smokey flavor.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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