Best Instant Pot Chili Recipe for a Spicy, Hearty 5-Quart Challenge

[captainoblivious]

Aargh… I entered a chili cook-off (amateurs) and need your very best IP chili that’s full of flavor, doesn’t shy away from heat, and is loaded with heartiness (not too saucy/soupy).
Oh, and it has to be a full pot! They’re requesting 5 quarts, so I’m like to do it in one batch.
I’ve made Jeffrey’s and it’s okay but want blue ribbon…
Thank you!

 

[bekhumss]

Amy and Jacky have a good one

Best Instant Pot Umami Chili | Tested by Amy + Jacky

Make this Award-Winning Umami Chili under an hour! Easy & tasty chili that satisfies your hearty comfort food cravings.

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[iamacountnotasaint]

Adding fish sauce makes it so good!

 

[praveenkappala]

@iamacountnotasaint Wow never ever thought of that!

 

[iamacountnotasaint]

@praveenkappala Amy + Jacky add fish sauce to a lot of their dishes for great umami flavor. I've started adding it to lots of things that I make.

 

[random1234]

@bekhumss agreed, this is the recipe I use as well!

 

[phanzu]

I don’t know about anybody else, but mine changes every time I make it. Hah! And rarely without measurements.

 

[mos13foxtrot]

@phanzu I'm exactly the same, it all depends on what I have in the house to throw in

 

[geoffcole]

@phanzu exactly!

 

[rafeandersen]

@phanzu mine too. I never use a recipe and incorporate stuff in my pantry I need to use up

 

[knotlikeyou]

@phanzu no measurement is why it's never the same!

 

[phanzu]

Bonnie Anderson even when I was measuring, it was never the same twice. But that’s how we always made it. Ingredients based on what was in the house and what looked good when adding spice.

 

[lethargic]

I think Jeffrey’s is blue ribbon. At least the best I’ve ever eaten.

 

[eternalredeemed]

@lethargic same here

 

[spudnubs]

If you have a Trader Joe’s by you. Look for ghost pepper flakes. I add them to my chili for a smoky flavor and heat!

 

[ponmolid]

Make sure you include the Better than Bouillon Chili base, it really makes a difference.

 

[churchface]

@ponmolid I've tried to like it , but I didn't.

 

[rafeandersen]

@ponmolid thanks for the tip. I didn’t know they had a chili base. I love their products.

 

[gr8rvzn]

I use cubed chuck roast as well as ground beef. Adds some extra subsistence and delicious flavor.

 

[kikkyw1]

Brown 2-3 lbs of hamburger and drain grease. Add the following and cook for 5 min on high with 10 min natural release.
3 cans hot chili beans
3 pkgs hot chili seasoning
1 small can tomato paste
2 cans tomato sauce
1 can dices tomatoes
We sometimes add cooked elbow noodles once it’s done. Also add sour cream, cheddar cheese and green onions or jalapeños. This is so nice and thick and delicious! We no longer make this hot, we use mild, because my old body can’t do spicy anymore.