30-60 min4 servings90% lean ground beef

Texas-Style Chili

By Urvashi Pitre

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4 servings

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30-60 min

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Easy

Texas-Style Chili
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 15 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: Mexican, American

Diet: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Low Carb, Nut Free, Soy Free

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup canned fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp chopped canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce
  • 2 corn tortillas
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
  • 3 tsp Mexican red chile powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ cup water 
  • shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend, for serving
I’ve included this chili in my Keto Instant Pot Cookbook as well. I try not to repeat recipes, but this one is a repeat chili cook-off champion, and I want you to be a winner—even if it is only at your own dinner table! if it is only at your own dinner table.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a blender, combine the tomatoes, chipotle chile, and tortillas. Blend until smooth.
  2. Select Sauté/Normal on the Instant Pot®. When the pot is hot, add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, for 30 seconds. Add the ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon.
  3. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, and oregano. Cook for about 30 seconds to allow the spices to bloom. Pour in the blended mixture. Rinse the blender with water and add that to the pot.
  4. Secure the lid on the pot and close the pressure-release valve. Select Manual/Pressure Cook and set to High Pressure for 10 minutes. When the cooking time ends, let the pot sit undisturbed for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure.
  5. Stir well to combine and serve with shredded cheese on top, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

PER SERVING
Calories: 260
Total Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Sodium: 990mg
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 4g
Protein: 23g

About the chef

Urvashi Pitre

Urvashi Pitre

Urvashi Pitre is a renowned cookbook author, blogger, and tech enthusiast who specializes in creating recipes that bring people together. Her passion for food began in her childhood home, where meals were a shared experience of love and community. With a background in client services and entrepreneurial ventures, Pitre has written several highly-rated cookbooks, focusing on simplifying cooking with gadgets like the Instant Pot and air fryer. She’s celebrated for her ability to deliver delicious, easy-to-follow recipes for home cooks.

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