Best Easy Chili Recipe
If you’re looking for the Best Easy Chili Recipe to make for a hearty family meal, this cowboy chili is a great one to have in your recipe collection.
Equipment
- 1 Large pot or dutch oven
- 1 cutting board
- 1 sharp knife
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Wooden spoon
- 1 Ladle
Ingredients
- 1 cup cans of canned beans
- 2 quarts water
- 1 lb. hamburger
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 quart canned tomatoes, diced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 Tbl. chili powder
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
Instructions
- If using dried beans, add 1 cup of dry beans to the Instant Pot with 2 quarts of water. Close the vent on the lid and cook for 1 hour on high pressure.
- For canned beans, you can skip the first step
- In a cast iron skillet, saute the onions, green pepper, garlic, and ground beef in a couple Tablespoons of beef tallow or butter.
- Season the meat with salt and pepper as desired.
- Open the pressure release valve for a quick release of the remaining pressure in the Instant Pot if necessary. If you start the beans early in the afternoon, then you can just do a natural release and let the instant pot cool off slowly. Either way works just fine.
- Drain the beans and add them back to the instant pot (or just add canned beans if using those).
- Add the meat mixture, tomatoes, beef broth, and spices to the beans in the Instant Pot.
- Press the saute function and allow the mixture to cook until heated through.
- Turn on the slow cook function and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes. Letting it simmer for a little while allows the flavors to blend.
- Serve with cheese, sour cream, corn chips, and sourdough cornbread.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Notes
- Add roasted poblano peppers for extra heat and flavor.
- Use canned or dried beans. If using canned, you can make the entire chili in the Instant Pot.
- Start dried beans early and let the Instant Pot naturally release for an easy supper.
- Try black beans or kidney beans instead of pinto beans.
- In the fall, use fresh tomatoes instead of canned.
- Don't skip the sauté step—it adds great flavor.
- Double the recipe for a large family or freeze leftovers for later.
- Swap the ground beef for homemade venison sausage for a different flavor.
