Instant Pot Amazon Business Beef Chili with Black Beans
Hearty beef chili with black beans and bold spices, made effortlessly in the Instant Pot for a comforting meal. This american-inspired beef ready in about 50 minutes pairs pound ground beef, tablespoon olive oil, medium, diced 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
Equipment for this recipe
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Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Step 6: Stir in 1 tablespoon lime juice and garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Instant Pot Amazon Business Beef Chili with Black Beans take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (15 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Instant Pot Amazon Business Beef Chili with Black Beans?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pound ground beef from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Instant Pot Amazon Business Beef Chili with Black Beans?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Instant Pot Amazon Business Beef Chili with Black Beans for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Instant Pot Amazon Business Beef Chili with Black Beans?
American beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
