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

[neugroove]

In my opinion the one that’s traditional with a small twist typically comes out on top. For example, I use typical spices and use ground beef, sausage and kielbasa in mine. Gives it something a little extra and makes it memorable. Also, for the base I use salsa in the blender and add chipotle hot sauce. Now you have all my secrets

 

[oldgringo]

@neugroove love the different meats with different texture, sounds delicious

 

[vlo]

I like to use hot Mexican chili powder.

 

[godsdiagnostics]

I have found that white chicken chili is always a good way to go for chili cook offs. It’s something different and everybody enjoys the change. I just google a recipe. This one looks good. https://natashaskitchen.com/instant-pot-white-chicken-chili/

 

[serenity808]

@godsdiagnostics feed and fit has a great white chicken chili recipe too. Good idea!

 

[strider1002]

I “won” a chili cook off with this. SO full of flavor. Not hot, but you could definitely spice it up. Different and delicious!

https://www.seriouseats.com/pressure-cooker-fast-and-easy...

 

[mikeangel]

Check tons of online recipes, IP or not and compare and contrast what people are doing. I like to go off of Amy and Jacky’s recipe and use bison instead of beef.

 

[eternalredeemed]

@mikeangel my last pot of chili was made with bison! It's truly one of my favorite meats.

 

[donnyboy]

My friend won a cook off with the secret ingredient of chocolate

 

[mikeinchrist]

I don't follow a recipe, but I can recommend using beer if you need to add liquid and a little unsweetened bakers chocolate. Both make the liquid rich and tasty.

 

[theonelight]

I’m with Brooke Everhart! Make it memorable. I usually make green chili stew for chili cook offs

https://thedefineddish.com/5-ingredient-green-chile-stew/...

 

[paul51]

Chipotle chili powder is the key!!

 

[ezzeking]

Use our group search and look up chili cook off winner. I bet you can find many posts from winners or recipes that claim to be winners. Good luck!

 

[purpleabundance]

Try this (you and everyone else will love it )

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My CSA goodie box (from Abundant Organics) arrived this morning so I decided to make up a new green smoothie recipe. I threw this together and it turned out to be super delicious! Both my hubby and…

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EXCEPT that I modify it by cooking it in the IP for 10 minutes on high which 5 minutes natural release then manual release.

 

[earatha]

Google blue ribbon chili

 

[misst]

I like the Amy& Jacky someone posted earlier, and will do a couple different types of beans and a couple types of meat ( besides ground beef). Also a few different types of peppers. My coworker has won some chili competitions at wk because of the different various types of beans & peppers ( including bell pepper) he uses.

 

[radicalgrace]

Mine changes depending what is on hand / on sale.
1-1.5 lb Ground beef (could use turkey. I often use pork/beef blend)
1 large yellow or white onion diced
2 bell pepper diced (any colours I usually got red and green)
1 jalapeño pepper (Optional)
1 large can black beans, drained/rinsed
2 large can kidney beans, drained/rinsed
1 can hienz chili style beans, as is
2-3 cans tomato soup / or 1-2 cans crushed tomato (or mix of both depend what is on hand)
Water if needed and too thick
Garlic powder
Chili powder
Salt and pepper
Brown the meat, salt/pepper and onions
When onions are half done add in the peppers.
Cook until meat is no longer pink.
Add spices and cook them out a few min.
Add beans & tomato.
Simmer on med-low
Enjoy with cheddar cheese over rice, fries, tots, plain cheese quesadilla or with tortilla chips/nachos.

 

[chrisp74]

@radicalgrace how much of the garlic and chili powders do you use please? This sounds so much like how my late father use to make chili.

 

[x3luigix3]

Hey Lee! We won an amateur Chili Cookoff fundraiser event in our town by adding Maple Syrup to a very meat hearty Chili. The sweetness toned down the heat just a bit. Good luck. (No actual recipe was used, sorry)

 

[captainoblivious]

@x3luigix3 great idea!