{"id":"e9021fef-6644-4832-b6a9-1502e862b2ac","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/e9021fef-6644-4832-b6a9-1502e862b2ac","source_url":"https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/instant-pot-chili/","title":"Homemade Instant Pot Chili (with dried beans)","description":"This Instant Pot Chili, made using ground beef and dried beans, is the perfect comfort food for a fall or wintry evening.  It's also a great dish to feed a crowd, or for game day.","servings":8,"servings_text":"8","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT85M","total_time":"PT90M","image_url":"https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Instant-Pot-Chili-L1-Paint-the-Kitchen-Red.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 1/2 cups  dried pinto beans","item":"dried pinto beans","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 Tbsp vegetable oil","item":"vegetable oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 1/2 lbs ground beef ((⅔ kg))","item":"ground beef ((2/3 kg))","quantity":1.5,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"2 cups onion (chopped)","item":"onion","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"1 cup bell pepper (chopped)","item":"bell pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"2 Tbsp garlic (minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"3 Tbsp Mexican chili powder","item":"Mexican chili powder","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 Tbsp dried oregano","item":"dried oregano","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tsp cumin powder","item":"cumin powder","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tsp cocoa powder","item":"cocoa powder","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp salt (or to taste)","item":"salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or to taste"},{"text":"1/2 tsp black pepper powder","item":"black pepper powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)","item":"cayenne pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or to taste"},{"text":"4 cups beef broth","item":"beef broth","quantity":4,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"14.5 oz diced tomatoes ((1 can or 411 grams) or 2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped)","item":"diced tomatoes ((1 can or 411 grams) or 2 cups fresh tomatoes","quantity":14.5,"unit":"oz","preparation":"chopped)"},{"text":"1/4 cup masa harina (e.g. Bob's Red Mill brand)","item":"masa harina","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"e.g. Bob's Red Mill brand"},{"text":"Your choice of toppings","item":"Your choice of toppings"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Rinse pinto beans and drain.","section":"To pre-soak pinto beans in the traditional way in a bowl:"},{"number":2,"text":"Place beans in a medium bowl and add enough water to be 1 inch above the level of the beans.","section":"To pre-soak pinto beans in the traditional way in a bowl:"},{"number":3,"text":"Let bowl sit on countertop for 4 to 8 hours.","section":"To pre-soak pinto beans in the traditional way in a bowl:"},{"number":4,"text":"Drain and set aside.","section":"To pre-soak pinto beans in the traditional way in a bowl:"},{"number":5,"text":"Rinse pinto beans and drain.","section":"To do a quick pre-soak of pinto beans in Instant Pot:"},{"number":6,"text":"Add pinto beans to inner pot of Instant Pot and pour in enough water to be 1 inch above the level of the beans.","section":"To do a quick pre-soak of pinto beans in Instant Pot:"},{"number":7,"text":"Close the lid and pressure cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.","section":"To do a quick pre-soak of pinto beans in Instant Pot:"},{"number":8,"text":"Do a Natural Pressure Release (NPR), about 12 minutes. [Read More: The Different Pressure Release Methods]","section":"To do a quick pre-soak of pinto beans in Instant Pot:"},{"number":9,"text":"Press Cancel and open the Instant Pot; drain the beans and set aside.","section":"To do a quick pre-soak of pinto beans in Instant Pot:"},{"number":10,"text":"Select Saute mode.","section":"Instant Pot Chili Instructions:"},{"number":11,"text":"Once the Instant Pot is hot, add oil to inner pot.","section":"Instant Pot Chili Instructions:"},{"number":12,"text":"Add ground beef to inner pot.","section":"Instant Pot Chili Instructions:"},{"number":13,"text":"Stir with a wooden spatula to break up the meat into smaller pieces and saute until meat is browned, about 3 minutes.","section":"Instant Pot Chili Instructions:"},{"number":14,"text":"Stir in onions and saute until soft, about 2 minutes.","section":"Instant Pot Chili Instructions:"},{"number":15,"text":"Stir in bell peppers and garlic.","section":"Instant Pot Chili Instructions:"},{"number":16,"text":"Add chili powder, dried oregano, cumin powder, cocoa powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.","section":"Instant Pot Chili Instructions:"},{"number":17,"text":"Stir in beef broth, tomatoes and pre-soaked pinto beans (use either countertop or Instant Pot quick pre-soak method from above).","section":"Instant Pot Chili Instructions:"},{"number":18,"text":"Close Instant Pot lid and pressure cook on High Pressure for 20 minutes.","section":"Instant Pot Chili Instructions:"},{"number":19,"text":"Do a Natural Pressure Release (NPR), about 15 to 18 minutes. **  [Read More: The Different Pressure Release Methods]","section":"Instant Pot Chili Instructions:"},{"number":20,"text":"Press Cancel and open the Instant Pot.","section":"Instant Pot Chili Instructions:"},{"number":21,"text":"Select Saute mode","section":"Instant Pot Chili Instructions:"},{"number":22,"text":"Stir in masa harina.","section":"Instant Pot Chili Instructions:"},{"number":23,"text":"Cook until chili has thickened, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.","section":"Instant Pot Chili Instructions:"},{"number":24,"text":"Press 'Cancel'.","section":"Instant Pot Chili Instructions:"},{"number":25,"text":"Allow the Instant Pot Chili to rest for 5 more minutes before serving, it will thicken some more.","section":"Instant Pot Chili Instructions:"},{"number":26,"text":"Ladle chili into serving bowls and serve with your choice of toppings: sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped red onions, shallots or green onions, sliced jalapenos, hot sauce, diced avocado, or Fritos chips (my favorite!)","section":"Instant Pot Chili Instructions:"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:05:24.964372+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:05:24.964372+00:00"}