7+ chili recipes that can be made in an Instant Pot

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There’s nothing like a giant pot of chili on a cold winter’s day. Actually, if I am being honest, I don’t even care if it’s summer. Chili is one of those dishes that knows no rules. It’s great when you're craving a little comfort and it’s one of the best options to take to a potluck.
It’s a pretty simple dish to make, but if you have an Instant Pot it gets even easier. Check out these recipes to see just how easy and tasty it can be to make a pot of delicious chili.
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Instant Pot homestyle chili
There’s no debate about how much Americans love chili, but beyond that, everything about the dish is ripe for argument. In Texas it’s made with hunks of tender beef and no beans. In Ohio, it’s served over spaghetti noodles. In New Mexico, the meat is more likely to be pork than beef and the chiles likely to be green instead of red. Where you’re from probably dictates your feelings about chili, but we think every version deserves its turn on the dinner table, including homestyle.
Instant Pot white chicken chili
A meaty, beefy red chili is delicious, but sometimes we want something a bit lighter. The recipe below is spicy and bold, but because it uses chicken instead of beef, white beans instead of pinto beans, and salsa verde in place of the heavy hit of red chiles, it comes across as decidedly more delicate. It’s still a filling meal, but one that won’t weigh you down.
Instant Pot pulled pork chili
The Instant Pot is useful for making all kinds of things, especially meat dishes that require long cooking times to tenderize the meat. Pulled pork is one of these recipes, and with the Instant Pot, it's fast and easy to make a flavorful, succulent and tender version. The meat can be used to fill tacos, burritos or sandwiches, or to top rice for a filling bowl. It also makes a tasty nacho topping.
Instant Pot turkey chili
Chili is, by nature, a hearty, filling dish, but preparing it with ground turkey instead of the more traditional beef makes it a bit more healthful. And by making it in the Instant Pot, you’ll develop cooked-all-day flavor in a fraction of the time. Although lighter, this recipe is still packed with flavor from chili powder, cumin, paprika and oregano. A bottle of beer is the secret ingredient that provides both depth and a bit of acid.
Instant Pot chicken fajita chili
If you love chili and you love fajitas (and let’s face it, who doesn’t?), this recipe is going to be a dream come true. It’s a pressure-cooked chili made with dried beans and all the fixins' of chicken fajitas. The good news is it requires only a few minutes of prep before cooking hands-free. Add some tortillas or a handful of tortilla chips, and you’ve got yourself a meal.
Instant Pot black bean chili
Keeping dried beans in the pantry is a useful way to ensure you always have the makings of a delicious and nutritious meal. Even better, if you’ve got an Instant Pot, you can take them from dried to ready-to-eat in as little as 45 minutes. The recipe below is a perfect example.
Instant Pot chili Mac
What happens when you take two of Americans’ favorite dishes – beef chili and mac 'n' cheese – and stir them together in one pot? You get a big pot of delicious chili mac and a whole bunch of happy eaters. Everyone from small children to grandparents loves this recipe.
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