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5 Ingredient Instant Pot Chili
Using the pantry ingredients you have on hand, this 5 Ingredient Instant Pot Chili is hearty and delicious despite it's simplicity. Double the recipe for meal prep, as it's even tastier the next day! Freezer friendly, too!
Original recipe: confessionsofafitfoodie.com
- Yield:
- 4 servings
- Prep:
- 10 min
- Cook:
- 6 min
- Total:
- 16 min
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Ingredients
- 1/2 - 1 lb ground meat (can sub diced chicken or omit if you don't have meat)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cups canned beans - whatever you have on hand (freeze any extra, drained)
- 3 cans tomatoes - whatever you have on hand. I used 1 can of diced tomatoes with green chilies, 1 can of diced tomatoes, and 1 can of tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons 21 Day Fix Salt Free Taco Seasoningor 2 T Chili Powder if you don't have the other seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Minced garlic
- Chopped bell peppers
- Extra beans
- Frozen corn
- Stir-ins: rice, quinoa, pasta (stir in after the pasta cooks)
- Toppings: cheese, avocado, plain Greek yogurt, cilantro, crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
Instant Pot
Set Instant Pot to saute and brown ground meat until almost cooked through. Add in onion and cook until fragrant.- Add in tomatoes, beans, and seasonings (and any additional ingredients). Stir, the lock Instant Pot.
- Set Instant Pot for 6 minutes on manual. After cook time, do a quick release.
- Enjoy as is or with toppings!
Stovetop
In a large pot or dutch oven, brown your meat over medium heat. Add in onion and continue to saute until onions are translucent.- Stir in beans, tomatoes and seasonings and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer on medium low heat for 20. Taste and adjust seasoning, if desired.