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April 6, 2017 By Nancylynn 54 Comments

Instant Pot Beanless Chili

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This Instant Pot Beanless Chili is perfect for 21 Day Fixers and all my Whole 30/Paleo friends and 2B Mindset, too!  And while it’s easy to adapt to the stove top, it so simple and quick in the Instant Pot perfect for a busy weeknight! This post contains affiliate links for products I am obsessed with.

This Instant Pot Beanless Beef Chili is perfect for 21 Day Fixers and all my Whole 30/Paleo friends, too!

I seriously could eat this Beanless Chili every week.

And I just might.

Despite the fact that it’s April, it’s cold and rainy here today…and while I would normally be posting a recipe for the grill at this point in the year, right now, all I can think about is warm and cozy comfort food.

his Instant Pot Beanless Beef Chili is perfect for 21 Day Fixers and all my Whole 30/Paleo friends, too!

I made this Chili for us during the March Blizzard we had here in PA…right around that time I decided to do a trial of no dairy and no grains for awhile.  Basically a strict Paleo diet, but using the FIX for portion control.

We’ve been gluten free for some time now, but I have been feeling extra bloated lately.  It’s frustrating when you workout almost daily, but your pants still feel tight.  My eating wasn’t that great, in all honesty, and I was craving more junky foods and carbs than usual.

So it was time for a little change.

Enter this Chili with No Beans recipe!

his Instant Pot Beanless Beef Chili is perfect for 21 Day Fixers and all my Whole 30/Paleo friends, too!

Not only is this chili dairy free, gluten free, and grain free, it also bean free, as most who follow a Paleo approach to eating avoid beans due to lectin content, carbs, and how difficult they are for some to digest.  I didn’t know how my husband would feel about a  Paleo Chili without beans…but he was totally down.

You honestly don’t even miss them with all the hearty veggies and delicious ground beef.

And not only was it husband approved, my toddler kept asking for more!  Win!

his Instant Pot Beanless Beef Chili is perfect for 21 Day Fixers and all my Whole 30/Paleo friends, too!

After several weeks of Paleo eating, I definitely felt less bloated and even lost a few pounds!  My sugar and carb craving was also dramatically reduced.

And then my husband and I had an improptu date night with pizza, wine, and chocolate cake…and I realized I could never commit to a full time Paleo life.

But part time.  Part-time Paleo is perfect .

What do you think?  Have you tried Paleo eating?  Is anyone else interested in some more Paleo friendly recipes?  Let me know – I love hearing from you!

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Instant Pot Beanless Chili

★★★★★ 5 from 9 reviews
  • Author: Nancylynn Sicilia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Mexican
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This Instant Pot Beanless Chili is perfect for 21 Day Fixers and all my Whole 30/Paleo friends, too!  And while it’s easy to adapt to the stove top, it so simple and quick in the Instant Pot…perfect for a busy weeknight!


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Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds ground beef (or sub ground chicken or ground turkey)
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 1/2 cups carrots,peeled and diced
  • 1 cup of bell peppers, diced
  • 2 cups of zucchini, cut into half moons
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato puree or tomato sauce
  • 2 small (10oz) cans of tomatoes with green chilies

Instructions

Instant Pot

  1. Set your Instant Pot to Saute and brown beef until beef is thoroughly cooked, adding garlic for the last minute. Drain excess fat, set aside.
  2. Add oil, onions, celery, carrots, peppers, and seasonings to the Pot and saute until onions are translucent. Add zucchini, cooked beef, tomatoes, and sauce to the pot and stir.
  3. Cover IP and be sure valve is set to sealing. Set to manual and cook for 20 minutes. After cook time, switch to venting for quick release.
  4. Top chili with cilantro and avocado, if desired!

Stovetop

  1. In a large saucepan or dutch oven, brown beef until beef is thoroughly cooked, adding garlic for the last minute. Drain excess fat. Remove beef from pot and set aside.
  2. Add oil, onions, celery, carrots, peppers, and seasonings to the pot and saute until onions are translucent.
  3. Add zucchini, cooked beef, tomatoes, and sauce to the pot and stir. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 30-45 minutes or until veggies are tender.

Notes

21 Day Fix: 1 RED, 2 GREENS, 1/2 tsp (if you top with avocado, use your BLUE to measure)

Weight Watchers Freestyle Points – 7 per serving


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

Keywords: chili, soup, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, whole 30, instant pot, mexican, beef

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  1. Laura Erickson says

    October 25, 2017 at 2:12 am

    How no one has commented on how yum yum this is, I do not know! So filling and delicious! Please don’t ever stop blogging, your recipes are life! ❤

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      October 25, 2017 at 12:46 pm

      This was THE BEST comment to wake up to! Thank you so much, Laura! <3 <3 <3

      Reply
  2. Alex says

    December 5, 2017 at 1:19 am

    Just made this tonight, delicious and filling for me and toddler approved!

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      December 5, 2017 at 12:53 pm

      So awesome!! My three year old loves it, too!! <3

      Reply
  3. Rebecca Smith says

    January 5, 2018 at 2:29 am

    Made this tonight and my family LOVED it and so did I!! One question, and I might be overlooking it, but how much is one serving? I see the container counts but not how much an actual serving is. Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      January 6, 2018 at 9:44 pm

      Hi! My recipe card is super glitchy right now – sorry! One serving is 1 1/2 cups!

      Reply
  4. Jamie says

    January 5, 2018 at 4:22 am

    Looks yummy! We don’t eat a lot of beef. Do you think this would work with ground turkey? Would the cook time be the same?

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      January 6, 2018 at 9:41 pm

      I do!! And yes – totally the same cook time!!

      Reply
  5. Katie says

    January 5, 2018 at 2:42 pm

    This Chili is AMAZING!! I have always liked chili but my body doesn’t love digesting bean so I usually try to avoid it. When I saw this bean less recipe, I knew I had to try it. This bean less chili is delicious and great as left overs too! I made this last week and will be making it again this week. Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      January 6, 2018 at 9:40 pm

      That’s awesome, Katie!! My body is the same way with beans!!

      Reply
  6. Melanie says

    January 21, 2018 at 11:35 pm

    How many servings does this make? It seems like it makes a lot so I might want to cut the recipe in half.

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      January 22, 2018 at 1:16 am

      Six! You can cut it in half for sure, but it also freezes well! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Amy says

    January 31, 2018 at 5:31 pm

    Nancylynn – this is simply amazing! I swapped out the beef for ground turkey and the meat and veggies were so tender and flavorful! I used it for my meal option 3 on 80 day obesssion with an orange of seeds. I am not a bean person so I always struggle finding chili recipes that don’t include them. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      January 31, 2018 at 5:57 pm

      What a FANTASTIC idea!! I am so happy it worked for you!! <3

      Reply
  8. Holly says

    February 10, 2018 at 5:17 pm

    This is the second time I’ve made this recipe! The first version was great, but a little too spicy for my taste… although it all got consumed, nonetheless. It was a nice go-to in my freezer. For this version, I cut the cayenne in half, and it’s perfect for me! Love all the healthy veggies that replace the beans! Thanks for another winning recipe, Nancylynn!

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      February 11, 2018 at 6:14 pm

      That’s awesome, Holly!! <3

      Reply
  9. Jane says

    February 17, 2018 at 9:21 pm

    Is 20 minutes on high pressure correct?? I am afraid the veggies will be mush! It sounds delicious and I want to make it but just nervous about 20 minutes of pressure cooking. Thanks for the advice

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      February 17, 2018 at 9:43 pm

      This is how I make it, but you can honestly cut the time down as little as ten minutes!! The meat is already cooked, so you will be fine!!

      Reply
  10. Skyler says

    March 5, 2018 at 8:59 pm

    What would I leave out if I wanted it to be an exact 1 serving of veggies? I am SO excited to make this for the week! Your recipes never disappoint! 🙂

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      April 10, 2018 at 6:25 pm

      I would just measure 6 cups of veggies out of the choices there!

      Reply
  11. Tracey says

    March 24, 2018 at 3:11 am

    I love this recipe. I like the flavour of Chili but I hate beans so I gave this a try and it’s awesome. I’ve made it twice now. So good. I do have one question though, both times I made it my Instant Pot wouldn’t pressure up. The second time I made it I added 3/4 of a cup of broth hoping it would. Anyone else have this issue??

    Reply
    • Holly Taylor says

      March 24, 2018 at 12:35 pm

      I’ve not had that issue when making this specific recipe, but once mine wouldn’t pressure up even though three was plenty of food volume. After consulting the user’s manual, I ended up removing and cleaning the little silicone cover for the pressure valve. This did the trick for me!

      Reply
  12. Gina says

    April 23, 2018 at 6:57 pm

    I don’t have an instant pot, so do you think this recipe would work in the Crockpot or on the stove? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      April 23, 2018 at 8:00 pm

      Yes! BOTH!

      Reply
      • Gina says

        April 24, 2018 at 6:55 pm

        Great! I will try it in the Crockpot. Thank you!!!!

        Reply
      • Erica says

        August 6, 2018 at 12:20 am

        What are the cooking directions for the Crockpot or stove? Thanks

        Reply
        • Nancylynn says

          August 8, 2018 at 1:23 am

          I added stove top directions just now! If you want to make it in the slow cooker, follow the first twi directions for stovetop, then add everything into the crock pot for 4 hours.

          Reply
  13. Yunhwa says

    April 25, 2018 at 12:40 pm

    This recipe has been a crowd pleaser! I’ve made a double batch once a week and deliver it to family members who are requesting the chili. I love that it’s packed full of veggies and so delicious! Hands down the best chili I’ve ever had!

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      April 25, 2018 at 5:48 pm

      Oh my goodness!! Thank you for making my day!!

      Reply
  14. Michelle says

    April 30, 2018 at 4:32 am

    Made this tonight with half ground lamb we were given from a friend and ground beef. Sooo delicious! And perfect for shift shop! Thanks for sharing all your recipes! They make us feel like we never are eating on a diet with portion fix!

    Reply
  15. Casey says

    August 12, 2018 at 10:59 pm

    Is that two regular size cans of rotel? (Like 14 oz?) Or are the tomatoes with peppers something else?

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      August 12, 2018 at 11:08 pm

      Yes! That’s exactly right!

      Reply
  16. Wendy Berrett says

    January 15, 2019 at 3:38 am

    I was skeptical my family would like this, simply for the fact it had cooked zucchini in it. My 15 year old, pickiest eater EVER liked it. I’m still in disbelief. She’s even taking it for lunch tomorrow at school! Success! Will definitely be making again! Thanks so much for sharing!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      January 15, 2019 at 10:00 am

      Wendy – I know the feeling! I am SO happy this was a win for you guys! Thanks for taking the time to comment – I love hearing from my readers!

      Reply
  17. Bobbie says

    January 23, 2019 at 8:19 pm

    I’m on 21 day fix and I made this and was sooooo pleasantly surprised. Didn’t know chili could be so tasty! My husband hates beans but I really like them so I thought I would miss the beans. The veggies and spices were delicious and the instant pot made it so quick and easy! Great for a quick lunch the next day. Thank you, thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      January 24, 2019 at 1:09 am

      Hi! This makes me SO happy! Thanks for taking the time to write and leave a review – this chili is def a favorite in our house and I am thrilled to hear you guys enjoyed it!

      Reply
  18. Mary Jo says

    February 10, 2019 at 5:04 pm

    Love this stuff and have to share what I did with the leftovers because it was about the best.thing.ever!

    I didn’t have quite enough leftover for a full lunch serving so I randomly heated up what remained of it and put a runny fried egg on it. I ate it for an AMAZING savory breakfast. SO INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS! I’m seriously considering making another batch so I can use it for my meal planned breakfasts for the week!

    Oh…I used ground turkey and have made both in the IP and on the stovetop. Always delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      February 11, 2019 at 1:41 am

      Mary Jo, this is AMAZING. Thank you so much for sharing and I will totally be making this myself ASAP! YUM!

      Reply
  19. Michelle Potoczniak says

    February 18, 2019 at 1:48 pm

    I made this last night in the Instant Pot for my family and everyone loved it!!! I served it over small baked potatoes for the kids with shredded cheese and sour cream, and my husband and I just had it by itself with chopped avocado. My kids even had 2nd helpings, so that means it was REALLY, REALLY GOOOOOOOD!

    Thank you! Your recipes are always winners for me!

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      February 19, 2019 at 9:45 pm

      YAY!!!!! This makes me really happy to hear – and I love that your kids ate this over baked potatoes! What a great idea!

      Reply
  20. Gayle says

    February 18, 2019 at 7:20 pm

    This is a great chili! Since my hubs is diabetic and we are both on weight watchers- this recipe Rocks! Don’t even miss the beans!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      February 19, 2019 at 9:44 pm

      Oh, perfect! Thank you for taking the time to rate and review – means so much!!

      Reply
  21. Vickie says

    May 2, 2019 at 10:53 pm

    Nancylynn,
    Can you confirm the amount of ground beef, if I double this, it says 11lbs! (I used the x2 scale button) Also, if you double this, does it affect the cook times? You mention 4 hours in crock pot, is it high or low?

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      May 5, 2019 at 1:21 pm

      Oh my goodness, thank you for pointing that out! Double the recipe will give you three pounds! And you can gook this on high or low and be fine 🙂

      Reply
  22. Tiina Allen says

    October 14, 2019 at 10:05 am

    Made this as part of my weekly meal prep and ate it at work all week. So yummy and satisfying, definitely going into rotation for these cooler months. Thanks!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      October 20, 2019 at 5:53 pm

      I’m SOOOO happy – this one of my favs for sure!!

      Reply
  23. Karen says

    April 2, 2020 at 4:06 pm

    Absolutely love this recipe! I make it often with ground turkey!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  24. Mary says

    September 14, 2020 at 3:39 am

    Another delicious recipe! Husband approved. Thanks Nancylynn💕

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  25. Annie says

    October 18, 2020 at 3:19 pm

    I’ve been making this delicious chili for over a year. I’ve shared it with several friends. So easy, yummy & healthy! Great for meal prep as it freezes well. I never take time to write reviews…but for this one, I just had to. Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      October 18, 2020 at 4:11 pm

      That means so much, Annie! THANK YOU! ❤️

      Reply
  26. Michelle says

    December 7, 2020 at 5:14 pm

    This is my favorite recipe! I make it at least once a month! I did simplify the recipe a bit and just add the onion with the turkey/beef and cook together. Once turkey is cooked through I add the rest of the veggies while still in sautee mode for 5 minutes or so and then add everything else. Turns out perfectly every time and just elimates the step of removing the turkey and adding it back in plus I don’t need the added oil then. Really Great!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      December 8, 2020 at 2:56 am

      That’s a great tip! Thank you for rating and commenting- it’s so nice of you!

      Reply

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