Instant Pot Chili Mac

November 15, 2024

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medium

6

  • Sauté the Vegetables:
    • Turn on your Instant Pot and set it to Sauté mode.
    • Once heated, add olive oil, onion, and bell pepper. Sauté for about 3 minutes, until softened.
  • Cook the Ground Beef:
    • Add ground beef to the pot and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it’s fully browned and no longer pink. Stir occasionally.
  • Season the Meat:
    • Add your desired seasonings (such as chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper). Stir to coat the meat evenly with the spices.
  • Add the Tomatoes and Beans:
    • Pour in crushed tomatoes and kidney beans. Stir to combine.
  • Add the Broth and Noodles:
    • Pour in chicken broth and macaroni noodles. Stir everything together to ensure the noodles are well distributed and submerged in the liquid.
  • Pressure Cook:
    • Press the Cancel button to stop sautéing.
    • Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the vent valve is set to Seal.
    • Set the Instant Pot to Manual (or Pressure Cook) for 4 minutes.
  • Release the Pressure:
    • Once the cooking time is up, carefully switch the vent to Venting to release the pressure. Wait until the pressure pin drops before opening the lid.
  • Stir and Add Cheese:
    • Remove the lid and stir the chili mac.
    • Mix in your desired amount of shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend works well), and stir until melted and creamy.
  • Serve:
    • Add your favorite toppings like sour cream, chopped green onions, or extra cheese. Serve hot and enjoy!
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Ingredients:

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1tbsp olive oil
1lb ground beef lean
1medium onion
1medium bell pepper red
0.5tsp cayenne pepper
1tsp garlic powder
1tbsp cumin
1tbsp chili powder
1tsp pepper black
1tsp pepper white
1tsp oregano
3cups chicken broth
28oz tomatoes crushed
14oz kidney beans red, canned, drained
2cups monterrey jack cheese
2cups elbow macaroni uncooked

Directions

1.
Sauté the Vegetables
1. Turn on your Instant Pot and set it to Sauté mode. | 2. Once heated, add olive oil, onion, and bell pepper. Sauté for about 3 minutes, until softened.
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2.
Cook the Ground Beef
Add ground beef to the pot and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it's fully browned and no longer pink. Stir occasionally.
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3.
Season the Meat
Add your desired seasonings (such as chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper). Stir to coat the meat evenly with the spices.
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4.
Add the Tomatoes and Beans
Pour in crushed tomatoes and kidney beans. Stir to combine.
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5.
Add the Broth and Noodles
Pour in chicken broth and macaroni noodles. Stir everything together to ensure the noodles are well distributed and submerged in the liquid.
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6.
Pressure Cook
1. Press the Cancel button to stop sautéing. | 2. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the vent valve is set to Seal. | 3. Set the Instant Pot to Manual (or Pressure Cook) for 4 minutes.
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7.
Release the Pressure
Once the cooking time is up, carefully switch the vent to Venting to release the pressure. Wait until the pressure pin drops before opening the lid.
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8.
Stir and Add Cheese
1. Remove the lid and stir the chili mac. | 2. Mix in your desired amount of shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend works well), and stir until melted and creamy.
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9.
Serve
Add your favorite toppings like sour cream, chopped green onions, or extra cheese. Serve hot and enjoy!
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