Instant Pot Chili No Beans

Last Updated on January 16, 2021 by Rachel

This healthy Instant Pot Chili with no beans is the best. Not only it is ready in 30 minutes, thanks to the instant pot, but it’s also paleo, whole30, macro friendly, and keto approved. Enjoy it warm for a quick and easy dinner that the whole family will enjoy!

This recipe is made with all the warm and fuzzy spices like rich smoky paprika, a hit of cayenne pepper, and chili powder with lots of garlic and onions (if you know, you know). Then everything, including the tender ground beef is drowned in a fiery roasted tomato sauce. You’ll never miss the beans in this cozy family-friendly dish.

The best part about this Instant Pot Chili No Beans recipe is the instant pot. You don’t really make this recipe, the instant pot does it all for you while you sit back and relax. Then 20 minutes later dinner is served. Perfect for busy weeknights. So easy and so delicious.

This chili is only 170 calories per serving and the macros are 10 grams of protein, 7 grams of fat, and 11 grams of carbs.

Instant Pot Chili No Beans Ingredients:

You will need:

• Olive oil
• Onion
• Red bell pepper
• Celery
• Garlic
• Lean ground beef (preferably grass-fed)
• Chili powder
• Smoked paprika
• Cayenne pepper
• Fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• Crushed tomatoes
• Beef broth
• Tomato paste
• Sea salt
• Bay leaves
• Parsley

Variations:

Whole30/ Paleo – there are no beans in this chili so this recipe is already whole30 and paleo-friendly since it’s basically just meat, spices, and vegetables. Just make sure your beef is grass-fed if you want this recipe to be truly paleo.

Substitutions:

• Ground beef – since there are no beans in this recipe, is best to use a good quantity of meat to make this chili. Feel free to swap out the ground beef with ground chicken or ground turkey.

Is Chili low carb?

Traditional chili is not low carb as it is often times loaded with various legumes like beans.

This is the perfect keto chili recipe as it is made without beans and uses tomatoes instead. You will not even miss the beans in this recipe

How to make the Instant Pot No Bean Chili:

1. First, pour 1 tablespoon of the oil into the Instant Pot and turn to sauté mode. Add the onion, pepper, celery, and garlic and sauté until they begin to soften about 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Add the remaining oil and the lean ground beef. Cook until it begins to turn brown, about 3-4 minutes. Don’t forget to drain any excess fat.
3. Add the seasonings and cook until the beef is browned and crumbled about 3-4 additional minutes.
4. Then add the remaining ingredients to the pot, and mix well until combined. Cover with the Instant Pot lid and turn the knob to sealing. Set to cook on manual mode at high pressure for 10 minutes.
5. After its finished cooking, allow the steam to release naturally until the pin drops down to indicate it is fully released.
6. Remove the lid and turn on the sauté feature. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning until the chili thickens up a bit.
7. Add the chopped parsley and stir until incorporated. Serve warm and enjoy!

How to freeze the No Beans Chilli Recipe:

Because it doesn’t include beans this chili freezes, thaws, and reheats perfectly! Feel free to double the recipe and freeze it for later when you need a quick dinner but you don’t feel like cooking.

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