5 Ingredient Instant Pot Chili

5 from 3 votes

Using the pantry ingredients you have on hand, this 5 Ingredient Instant Pot Chili is hearty and delicious despite it's simplicity. Double the recipe for meal prep, as it's even tastier the next day! Freezer friendly, too!

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time16

Course: Chili

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 413kcal

Author: Nancylynn

Ingredients

1/2 - 1 lb ground meat can sub diced chicken or omit if you don't have meat
1 small onion diced
2 cups canned beans - whatever you have on hand freeze any extra, drained
3 cans tomatoes - whatever you have on hand. I used 1 can of diced tomatoes with green chilies, 1 can of diced tomatoes, and 1 can of tomato sauce 14 oz each
2 tablespoons 21 Day Fix Salt Free Taco Seasoningor 2 T Chili Powder if you don't have the other seasonings
1/2 teaspoon salt

Optional Toppings

Minced garlic
Chopped bell peppers
Extra beans
Frozen corn
Stir-ins: rice, quinoa, pasta (stir in after the pasta cooks)
Toppings: cheese, avocado, plain Greek yogurt, cilantro, crushed tortilla chips

Instructions

Instant Pot

Set Instant Pot to saute and brown ground meat until almost cooked through. Add in onion and cook until fragrant.
Add in tomatoes, beans, and seasonings (and any additional ingredients). Stir, the lock Instant Pot.
Set Instant Pot for 6 minutes on manual. After cook time, do a quick release.
Enjoy as is or with toppings!

Stovetop

In a large pot or dutch oven, brown your meat over medium heat. Add in onion and continue to saute until onions are translucent.
Stir in beans, tomatoes and seasonings and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer on medium low heat for 20. Taste and adjust seasoning, if desired.

Notes

21 Day Fix: 1 RED, 1 YELLOW, 1 1/2 GREEN plus additions/toppings (per serving)

WW: ZERO points plus additions/toppings (per serving) [Calculated using 99% ground turkey, 1 cup black beans, 1 cup kidney beans, and tomatoes listed in ingredients- If using different ingredients, be sure to calculate!]

Note: Nutrition info below is approximate due to flexibility of the recipe to use what you have on hand! May not be accurate if you use different tomatoes, beans, or protein.

Nutrition