The BEST Instant Pot Chili - Dump and Go Recipe - Perfect for Beginners

Our Mom's Chili is the perfect fall soup recipe. We would have it for dinner every single Halloween and it's a tradition we've kept with our own families. You can also make this chili on the stove top or slow cooker - and maybe we are biased, but we think it is the BEST!

If you are new to the Instant Pot, this is the PERFECT beginner recipe for you. You can just dump everything and GO! These are my favorite kinds of recipes!

TRICKS TO MAKING INSTANT POT CHILI
If this is your first time making chili, or any soup for that matter in the Instant Pot, we have a few suggestions to make sure it turns out perfect every single time.

Brown and Flavor Ground Meats
Cooking the meat before throwing it in the Instant Pot may not be the case for all soups, but we’d recommend browning ground beef, turkey, or sausage before tossing it in the Instant Pot.

This not only helps with the flavor of your soup, but it also prevents large chunks of meat from cooking together. You’ll have perfectly ground beef in your chili if you take this step.

We love to brown our meat with onions in this recipe, giving the meat great flavor. Other soups may have you throw in some garlic, spices, or even a packet of taco seasoning.

2. Drain and Rinse Your Beans
Avoiding this step could be detrimental to your chili! We’ve listed which cans need to be drained in this recipe, but you can almost always assume that beans in any recipe will be drained and oftentimes rinsed (especially black beans!).

Without draining your beans, your chili will be turn out runny and a little too “soupy” to be considered chili. We know it’s an extra step, but it’s definitely worth it.

3. Add Enough Liquids
While draining some ingredients is important, it’s also important to make sure you have enough liquid in your Instant Pot so it will pressurize. 

The best part about this Instant Pot Chili is the delicious flavors that combine together. The liquid from the diced tomatoes, the Worcestershire sauce, and the water should be enough to keep those flavors infusing all day long.

Don't have an Instant Pot? No problem! You can make our Mom's Chili in the slow cooker and on the stove top! Get the slow cooker recipe HERE. Watch how to make the stove top recipe HERE.

HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT CHILI INTO A FREEZER MEAL
We get asked how to turn our Mom's Chili into a freezer meal A LOT. Here’s how you do it!

Brown your ground beef and onions according to directions in original recipe.
In a large Zip-Loc or freezer safe bag, combine remaining ingredients.
Place laying flat in your freezer to save the most space. We like to label our bags before hand so we know what’s in the bag. If you’re anything like us, in a months time you’ll forget what freezer meals you’ve stuck in the freezer.
Place freezer bag in the refrigerator the night before cooking to allow it to partially thaw.
Cook according to the directions in original recipe. It’s that easy!

Just remember when using the Instant Pot, it takes 10-20 minutes to pressurize!

Be sure to give me a thumbs up and comment if you would like more Instant pot recipes or tips and tricks with the Instant Pot! Also, feel free to comment if you have any questions, and I will try the answer them the best I can!

If you are cooking for 1-2 people I would suggest the 3 Quart. If you are cooking for more, I would suggest the 6 quart!

Love you guys! - Kristen

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[jeremyteny]

Work from home dad learning to cook and using the Instapot. My family appreciates the recipes.

[kriistiina]

I come back to this recipie every year and I thank you for sharing it!

[heathermontgomery]

Have had my instant pot for about 8 months and this will be my first time using it. Starting off with Chili

[jennifergash]

I made this tonight and everyone loved it. Thank you so much!!

[mark-]

I made this Sunday in my insta pot it was awesome. I'm single and your recipes keep my from starving. And your younger sister has a good recipe too. Thanks lady's. Your husband's are lucky. Sis said it was Halloween tradition. Thats why I made it here in Stl. Mo.

[guyastore]

we have a side or rice and the grandsons love the a good buttered roll and yes corn chips r a must have

[maryamandashocklee]

I made this tonight and it was the best chili I’ve ever had. My daughter had three bowls!

[marciasuminski]

Just made chili today, I always add a jar of chunky salsa to it and it is fantastic.

[abriyahyasha-rahla]

I added 2 to 3 tablespoons of cumin to taste, season salt to taste, black pepper to taste, lots of chili powder, a dash of paprika, tomato paste to thicken it up a bit, and garlic powder to taste😋

[thomasbrooks]

Mine is fairly similar but I use ground turkey and add a diced green pepper too. Plus I add a tablespoon of chili powder. Serve with warm cornbread and life is good!

[danielsimon]

I love you! I don’t mean that in a creepy kinda way. I just made your mom’s recipe minus the sugar and ketchup but with additional spices. I can officially make chili in an IP successfully. Thank you!!!!

[mizznfizz]

Absolutely delish! Changed it a little and did turkey instead of beef but still came out awesome. Definitely keeping this recipe.

[FANFAREE]

I like most of your recipes, I will love if you have a delicious beef biryani recipe, many thanks to you

[ashleypitkin]

I love this channel I am shocked you guys dont have millions of subscribers yet!!

[kennethsanchez]

you got my gorlfriend to cook really good food thanks

[Matthew-repb]

Just got an IP... ive always been attracted to stews or just throwing everything in a bowl and letting everything marry together whilst cooking.

Makes life simple

[theliltwirp]

This looks good ! The only things I would add are garlic powder, onion powder, bell pepper, chili powder and a Tbsp of tomato paste. And I love chili with Doritos, Fritos or some crusty French or Italian bread. I'd garnish with sour cream, shredded cheese, jalapeno slices and/or chopped scallions. Really nice recipe ! Thanks for sharing and giving us ideas to build flavors with !

[mddell]

*Interesting!! Never heard of celery in chili before. Looks good!!*

[marionbartley]

Just saw your chili receipe. And it's a great kid friendly chili. I will keep it in mind for grandkids. But I can add cumin, or taco seasoning, to it along with some black pepper . I like my chili topped with Cheddar cheese, and sour cream just a dab.
Thanks for the receipes I love watching each Monday to see what I can add to my list of insta pot meals .

[jf-xesi]

I'm so excited to find your channel. I just got an instant pot for Christmas and so excited to try all the yummy things😊 I really love how you keep your videos short and easy so its not overwhelming! Great job👍 cooking this chili as I'm writing you, so excited to see how it turns out.