Instant Pot Chili Mac wasn’t planned – it was just something that happened and was a wonderful surprise. I put a bunch of ingredients in our Instant Pot that resembled chili, and crossed my fingers that it would work out! And it did! I made it a few times to make sure it was just right, and I think I have it. This would be the perfect for a quick weeknight meal, game day, or anytime you’re in a pinch and need something quick!
I got an Instant Pot a few years ago and still always preferred using a crock pot for meat, etc. I think meat tastes better and is more tender when it can cook slowly, but I will use the IP when I’m in a pinch. But when it comes to cooking pasta, or rice.. I’m loving it! You can have meals ready in minutes.
Hy-Vee
We partnered with Hy-Vee on this recipe and I want to highlight their gluten free Good Graces line. We have shared this before, but they keep coming out with more products! I used their gluten free pasta and their gluten free chili spice packet. They now have a large assortment of gluten free organic spice packets (all under $1.50) that make cooking so easy! I grabbed the chili one for this recipe and the taco one for my Taco Lasagna recipe. Both tasted great!
They have a ton of options, including spice packets for Barbacoa, sloppy joes, guacamole (all you do is add the avocado) and more! It can be hard to find spice packets that are gluten free, and I love that these are also organic!
Instant Pot Chili Mac is perfect for fall
This Instant Pot Chili Mac is perfect for chilly fall or winter days. We have so many recipes on our blog, including 2 chili recipes. We have a traditional Crockpot Chili (with lots of veggies) and a White Chicken Chili. We also have a handful of delicious soup recipes that you can find here.
Happy cooking!
Instant Pot Chili Mac
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 onion (chopped)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz)
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can kidney beans (drained)
- 1 12 oz box pasta of choice
- 2.5 cups beef broth
- 1.5 Tbsp. chili powder (or you can skip the spices and add 1 Hy-Vee chili spice packet)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2- 1 cup your favorite cheese
Instructions
- Start by browning the beef and onion using the saute feature.
- Once browned, add in everything into the Instant Pot except the cheese and sour cream.
- Stir to combine.
- Set to manual (the cook time will be the time to cook the pasta divided in half and then subtract 2.). If the cook time is 8 minutes on the pasta box. Cut in half – 4 and then subract 2. So you will set the cook time to 2.
- Make sure the vent is on sealing.
- Release pressure once done, and stir in the sour cream and cheese.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
