Tailgating Chili

If you’re looking to cook up some chili for game day, then this is the perfect recipe for you. If you'd like, use thinly sliced jalapeños to top off this hearty bowl of chili, spice up your day, and get you through the pregame jitters. Fire up your Instant Pot® and get ready to enjoy some tailgating with your friends.

• Hands-On Time: 15 minutes

• Cook Time: 40 minutes

Serves 6

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound beef stew cubes

1 medium onion, peeled and diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup beef broth

1 (16-ounce) can chili beans, including juice

2 cups sliced mushrooms

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, including juice

1 Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot®. Heat the oil and add the beef stew cubes and onion. Stir-fry for 3 minutes, searing beef and stir-frying until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic. Sauté for an additional 2 minutes.

2 Add beef broth to the Instant Pot® and deglaze by scraping any of the bits from the bottom and sides of the Instant Pot®. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Lock lid.

3 Press the Meat button and cook for the default time of 35 minutes. When timer beeps, let pressure release naturally until float valve drops and then unlock lid.

4 Ladle into individual bowls and serve warm.

INSTANT POT® OPTIONS

Let your guests garnish their chili with options such as sliced jalapeños, shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced black olives, and crushed tortilla chips.