½cupor adjust to your preference of taco seasoning
2teaspoonsminced garlic
Optional toppings:
Green onions
Sour cream
Sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
Set your Instant Pot to the Saute setting and brown the meat, onions and garlic together, breaking the meat into little pieces.
Pour on the drained beans, tomatoes (including the liquid) and taco seasoning, stir well for about 1 full minute and then twist on the lid. Make sure the valve is set to sealing.
Cancel the Saute setting and then select Manual for 20 minutes.
When the pressurized cooking time has ended and the Instant Pot beeps you can let it natural pressure release (if you won't be eating right away) or you can carefully cover the valve with a damp clean cloth and release the pressure.
Stir everything together and allow as much of the steam to escape as possible. This will help thicken the chili quite a bit.
Serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Instant Pot Tips
Just like any recipe, read through the entire thing before you begin making your Instant Pot recipe and follow the recipe as written.
Cut your meat and/or vegetables into uniform sizes so that they cook evenly.
Do not overfill your cooking pot.
Take care in where you place your pressure cooker, keeping in mind where the steam will vent. It’s never a good idea to keep it underneath wooden cabiniets.
To keep your Instant Pot in good working order, you’ll want to replace the silicone sealing ring every 18-24 months because they stretch over time.
Note: I like to use my own homemade blend of taco seasoning, but store-bought works just fine, too.
Recipe Variations
While we have not tested these variations, you might enjoy one of these modifications to our recipe:
Add 1 cup of diced green bell pepper to the pot and saute with the onions.
Adjust the spiciness of your chili by adding a pinch of red pepper flake, or a dash of hot sauce.
Substitute ground pork or chicken for the beef for a leaner version.
If you prefer one kind of bean over another, you can adapt the recipe by using whatever combination, as long as you include the same overall quantity.