Easy Instant Pot Chili Mac
Servings: 12 Cups
Ingredients
- 8 ounces ground beef We used 96/4.
- 1 cup white onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or beef broth
- 8 ounces elbow noodles
- 14 ½ diced tomatoes
- 15 ½ chili ready beans undrained
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Turn on the Instant Pot using the “saute” function. Wait until the indicator reads “hot” then add the ground beef, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Break up the meat into small pieces and cook until it’s no longer pink. Turn off the Instant Pot.8 ounces ground beef, 1 cup white onion, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, Salt and pepper
- Add the broth and elbow noodles. Use a wooden spoon to push the noodles below the broth.2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 8 ounces elbow noodles
- Layer the following ingredients, an DO NOT STIR! Add the tomatoes next and then the beans. Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Use the manual (pressure cook) button and adjust the time to 4 minutes. After the 4 minutes is up, complete a controlled quick release (open and close the valve multiple times to allow the pressure to release in short bursts).14 ½ diced tomatoes, 15 ½ chili ready beans
- Once all the pressure is released, open the lid and add the cheese if using. Stir until the cheese is completely melted.1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of about one cup. Actual calories will vary.
The chili mac can be stored in your fridge in a sealed container for up to three days.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Instant Pot Chili Mac
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
253
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
15
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
24
mg
8
%
Sodium
946
mg
39
%
Potassium
1082
mg
31
%
Carbohydrates
36
g
12
%
Fiber
6
g
24
%
Sugar
13
g
14
%
Protein
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
876
IU
18
%
Vitamin C
47
mg
57
%
Calcium
238
mg
24
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
