Instant Pot Amazon Business Beef Chili with Black Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-15 · Updated 2026-06-15

Hearty beef chili with black beans and bold spices, made effortlessly in the Instant Pot for a comforting meal. This American beef recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs ground beef, olive oil, and yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent, then add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 pound ground beef to the pot, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute to toast the spices.
4. Step 4: Add 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with juices, 1 (15 oz) can drained and rinsed black beans, 1 cup beef broth, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Step 5: Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. When done, allow natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1 tablespoon lime juice and garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro before serving.