{"id":35118,"date":"2019-09-29T00:07:12","date_gmt":"2019-09-29T06:07:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/?p=35118"},"modified":"2020-05-02T23:33:42","modified_gmt":"2020-05-03T05:33:42","slug":"pressure-cooker-beef-chili","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/pressure-cooker-beef-chili\/","title":{"rendered":"Beef and Bean Pressure Cooker \/ Instant Pot Chili"},"content":{"rendered":"

This easy Pressure Cooker \/ Instant Pot Beef and Bean Chili is a thick, hearty chili that\u2019s packed with beans, meat, and tomatoes. It\u2019s sure to be a big hit at your next chili cook-off!<\/i><\/p>\n

\"Beef<\/p>\n

Hi everyone, Jennifer here! The temperature’s dropped 20 degrees almost overnight, and it finally feels like fall outside. So we’ve been craving something warm and hearty.<\/p>\n

The Chili Con Carne in Barbara\u2019s Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook<\/em><\/a> (page 89) is one of my family\u2019s fall favorites! It has a little something for everyone\u2014meat for the chili purists and beans for the chili rebels<\/a>. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Barbara\u2019s original recipe uses dried beans, which are awesome and so easy. However, we often opt to skip this step and use canned beans to save time. So this week, I thought I’d share how we make it, plus some of my favorite chili tips.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\"Pin<\/p>\n

Make This Beef and Bean Instant Pot Chili in ANY Pressure Cooker<\/h2>\n

This Beef and Bean Instant Pot Chili recipe will work in any brand of electric pressure cooker, including the Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, and Mealthy MultiPot. Pressure cookers are perfect for turning beef chuck into tender, juicy meals. (See more of my favorite Pressure Cooker \/ Instant Pot Beef Recipes<\/a>\u00a0here.)<\/p>\n

\"Overhead<\/p>\n

What Meat to Use to Make This Pressure Cooker \/ Instant Pot Chili<\/h2>\n

While most classic chili recipes use ground beef, this pressure cooker chili recipe features tender, bite-size pieces of beef. And this small change makes all <\/i>the difference!<\/p>\n

I like to use chuck roast cut into bite-size pieces. Chuck roast is usually well marbled and cooks up juicy and tender in the pressure cooker. I also love it because it’s easy to find and often one of the cheaper cuts of beef.<\/p>\n

To get the full flavor of the meat, be sure to brown the meat. Skipping this step may speed up your dinner prep slightly, but your missing out on the full rich flavors of this chili. Be sure to deglaze the pan with the onion and broth to flavor your chili and avoid a burn notice.<\/p>\n

\"Close<\/p>\n

How to Thicken Chili<\/h2>\n

No thin, soupy chili for me! I prefer a thick, hearty chili that\u2019s packed with beans, meat, and tomatoes.<\/p>\n

This recipe uses crushed tortilla chips to thicken the chili. If you haven\u2019t encountered chips as a thickener before, it might sound crazy! The chips break down nicely and add a great texture to the soup without a clashing flavor. Give it a try!<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

However, if you prefer not to use corn chips as a thickener, you can reserve a portion of the kidney beans and puree them with an immersion blender, then add them to the chili.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve also seen recipes where people add fine-grain cornmeal<\/a> to their chili. It changes the texture slightly, but thickens things up nicely.<\/p>\n

While you could <\/i>use cornstarch or flour as a thickener, you\u2019ll need to use a light hand; too much cornstarch can introduce a gelatin-like texture.<\/p>\n

\"Close-up<\/p>\n

Make Ahead Chili<\/h2>\n

While I like this chili fresh out of the pot, I absolutely love <\/i>it the next day.<\/p>\n

When soups and chilies sit overnight in the fridge, the flavors and spices seem to sink deeper into the beans and meat, and the sauce seems even richer.<\/p>\n

I love this to make this dish the night before a party or when I know I won\u2019t have any meal prep time the next day. Just remove the cooking pot from the housing until the chili has cooled, then cover and transfer to the refrigerator overnight.<\/p>\n

\"Beef<\/p>\n

To reheat the entire pot<\/b>, I\u2019ll return the cooking pot to the pressure cooker housing. Then I\u2019ll reheat on saute mode, stirring regularly, to heat evenly and avoid burning on the cooking pot. Since the chili has been thickened, you wouldn\u2019t want to pressure cook it because you may get the burn notice.<\/p>\n

To reheat a small portion, <\/b>you can use the pot in pot method<\/a> to avoid the burn notice. Place a trivet and 1 cup water in the bottom of the cooking pot. Place the chili inside a cake pan or other oven-safe dish on top of the trivet.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re in a hurry, you can also just use the microwave or a pot on the stove.<\/p>\n

Do I Have to Use Canned Beans?<\/h2>\n

Nope! You can use dried beans that have been cooked your favorite way. To see how Barbara uses dried beans in a chili recipe, go to page 89 for her Chili con Carne recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Can I Use Ground Beef?<\/h2>\n

Yes! While I really love the cubes of beef in this chili, ground beef is definitely cheaper. If you use ground beef, you can cut the cook time way down. Since I like the flavor of browning the beef, I’d still brown the beef in the bottom of the cooking pot, then I’d use a 3 minute cook time, like I do for my Cheeseburger Soup recipe<\/a> on page 110.<\/p>\n

\"Beef<\/p>\n

Make This Instant Pot Chili Your Way<\/h2>\n

Do you love spicy chili? Do you have a sauce or seasoning that you love? This recipe is flexible, and you can make it your way!<\/p>\n

I prefer to serve my chili fairly mild, then have hot sauces and jalapenos for everyone to spice it up their way. That way everyone can have bowl of Instant Pot chili just the way they like it.<\/p>\n

You can always add more beans or meat to suit your preference and to stretch this recipe for a larger crowd.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

What to Serve with Pressure Cooker \/ Instant Pot Chili<\/h2>\n

This chili can be a meal in itself, just served with extra tortilla chips or small tortillas for dipping.<\/p>\n

However, if you\u2019d like to serve something alongside it, you can never go wrong with cornbread.<\/p>\n

Did you know you can cook cornbread in the pressure cooker<\/a>? It\u2019s an easy recipe that starts with a box of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix.<\/p>\n

If you prefer from-scratch, there\u2019s an awesome Pressure Cooker \/ Instant Pot Buttermilk Corn Bread recipe on page 261 of the Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Or, if you\u2019d rather bake your cornbread in an oven, I love this Cheesy Green Chile Cornbread<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Do you like your chili mild or hot and spicy? Let me know in the comments!<\/h3>\n

\"Instant<\/p>\n