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-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs ground beef, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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, diced yellow onion
• 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, drained and rinsed black beans
• 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.