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Easy Hearty Pressure Cooker Chili Recipe 5-Ingredient Perfect Comfort Meal

  • Author: neuriox
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A quick and easy pressure cooker chili recipe that delivers bold flavor and hearty comfort with just five key ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes (San Marzano style recommended)
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 cup beef broth
  • Optional: 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and drain and rinse the kidney beans.
  2. Set your pressure cooker to sauté mode and add 1 tablespoon olive oil; heat for about 2 minutes until shimmering.
  3. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding burning.
  5. Add ground beef, break it apart, and brown for 5-6 minutes until no pink remains. Drain excess fat if desired.
  6. Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; toast spices with beef for about 1 minute.
  7. Add crushed tomatoes and beef broth, stirring well and scraping browned bits from the bottom.
  8. Mix in drained kidney beans gently but thoroughly.
  9. Seal the pressure cooker lid and set to high pressure; cook for 15 minutes (allow about 10 minutes to come to pressure).
  10. Release pressure naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
  11. Open the lid, stir the chili, and adjust salt or spices as needed.
  12. Optional: For thicker chili, simmer on sauté mode for a few minutes to reduce liquid; add broth or water if too thick.

Notes

Brown meat and sauté onions and garlic before pressure cooking to develop flavor. Scrape pot bottom well to avoid burn notices. Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium and improve taste. Let chili rest after cooking for flavors to meld. Adjust thickness by simmering after pressure cooking.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: About 1 cup (240 ml)
  • Calories: 320
  • Fat: 15
  • Carbohydrates: 20
  • Fiber: 7
  • Protein: 25

Keywords: pressure cooker chili, easy chili recipe, hearty chili, 5-ingredient chili, comfort food, quick chili, family dinner

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