A great dish for a crowd and perfect for sharing, Instant Pot Game Day Chili is full of flavor and easy to make. The Instant Pot does all the work!
If you are new to the Instant Pot or you don’t quite love it, give this recipe a try. This is a great example of one of the things that the Instant Pot can do very well! Enjoy this Instant Pot Game Day Chili on Game Day or any day where comfort food is appreciated.
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How to make Instant Pot Game Day Chili
This chili is a one pot meal which makes it more convenient than traditional chili. The flavors are intensified with the pressure of the Instant Pot and the result is a super flavorful, ready to eat chili!
One of the unique things that the Instant Pot offers is the ability to do things like saute inside the pot prior to turning on the pressure. This means less pans to wash and as a bonus it also allows the flavors to build throughout the steps of the dish.
To begin the chili, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in the Instant Pot on the saute setting. Add garlic and cook one minute to soften.
Add ground beef and spicy sausage and break it up. Cook for about 4-6 minutes until browned. It doesn’t have to be browned all the way through, just mostly browned is the target here.
Add chopped peppers and onions and stir. Cook for about one minute.
Pour in beef broth, add stewed tomatoes, water and marinara sauce. Stir.
Add black beans and kidney beans then add chili powder, cumin, paprika, kosher salt & pepper. Stir until well combined.
Place the top onto the instant pot and set to cook for one hour.
Please Note: I feel like I should mention that I don’t have an actual, name brand “Instant Pot” but it has never made a difference in the results.
Once the hour has passed, turn the instant pot off and allow the pressure to naturally release. This can take up to another hour but this is important in order to soften the beans. I just set a timer for an hour and then open and stir after the additional hour is up.
Stir and serve immediately with shredded cheese and jalapeno slices if desired. This is a wonderful balance of flavors and the perfect combination of meat, beans and seasonings. Enjoy!
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Instant Pot Game Day Chili
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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour
Release Time: 1 hour hour
Total Time: 2 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 743kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 pound spicy pork breakfast sausage
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 medium green pepper chopped
- 4 cups beef broth (32 ounce container)
- 1 can stewed tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
- 2 cups water
- 1 jar marinara sauce (24 ounces)
- 1 pound dried black beans (16 ounces)
- 1 pound dried kidney beans (16 ounces)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- shredded cheese and jalapenos for garnish, if desired
Instructions
Heat olive oil in the Instant Pot on the saute setting. Add garlic and cook one minute to soften.
Add ground beef and spicy sausage and break up. Cook for about 4-6 minutes until browned.
Add chopped peppers and onions and stir. Cook for about a minute.
Pour in beef broth, add stewed tomatoes, water and marinara sauce. Stir.
Add black beans and kidney beans. Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, kosher salt & pepper. Stir until well combined.
Place the top onto the instant pot and set to cook for one hour.
When the hour has passed, turn the instant pot off and allow the pressure to naturally release. This can take up to another hour but is important in order to soften the beans.
Stir and serve immediately with shredded cheese and jalapeno slices if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition *
Calories: 743kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 1845mg | Potassium: 2485mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1411IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 11mg
* The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.
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Michelle Mundy As a busy working mom with kids on the go, I know how important it is to be able to make simple and delicious meals using everyday ingredients. The recipes shared here are family friendly with easy to understand step by step instructions. Tried and true, from our family to yours. Welcome to The Recipe Bandit! Click here to read more about me.
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