Instant Pot Easy Chili Recipe

There’s something timeless about a big pot of chili — rich, hearty, and packed with flavour. Thanks to the Instant Pot, making this classic dish has never been easier. No more juggling multiple pots and pans or waiting hours for everything to simmer down just right.

This post shows you how to make a quick and flavourful chili using an Instant Pot. It’s a favourite in our home—and so easy, we even bring our Instant Pot camping! The recipe includes ground beef, chorizo, beans, tomato paste, and more hearty ingredients for a rich, satisfying meal with minimal effort.

Why We Love Easy Chili Recipe

One word: simplicity. This recipe is straightforward, no-fuss, and makes cleanup a breeze — everything cooks in one pot! Plus, it’s versatile enough to enjoy in different ways: ladled over baked potatoes, stirred into pasta, or served sandwich-style for a rustic campfire meal.
Better yet, it’s a recipe we keep coming back to because it’s reliable, hearty, and so satisfying that it keeps us full well into the night — essential when camping days are packed with hiking, swimming, and exploring.

Flavour

This chili is bold, smoky, and perfectly spiced. Ground beef and chorizo create a savoury, meaty foundation, while cumin, oregano, and thyme add layers of warm, earthy flavour. Tomato paste brings a rich depth, balancing the meatiness with a slight tang.
A medley of tender potatoes, celery, and hearty beans soaks up all that spiced goodness, giving every bite a beautiful texture. It’s rustic, hearty, and just the right amount of "stick-to-your-ribs" comfort.

Nutrients

This isn’t just comfort food — it’s fuel.
Loaded with protein from beef, chorizo, and beans, plus fibre and vitamins from potatoes and celery, this chili is a well-rounded meal that keeps you energized for hours. Beans bring magnesium, iron, and potassium into the mix, while the slow-cooked tomatoes offer a healthy dose of lycopene, an antioxidant that thrives when cooked.
Whether you’re hiking, fishing, or simply lounging by the campfire, this chili gives your body the nutrients it needs to keep going.

Chili and Camping

Camping is full of activities — and let’s be honest, who wants to spend hours cooking after a full day of adventures? This Instant Pot Chili solves that problem beautifully.
It’s quick to prep, cooks hands-free, and one big pot feeds a crowd. Even better, it tastes even better the next day, which means leftovers are a bonus you’ll actually look forward to. Plus, when you cook it in the Instant Pot, you don’t have to babysit the pot over the fire — you can set it, forget it, and get back to enjoying the outdoors.

Why You Will Love Instant Pot Easy Chili Recipe

Because it’s everything you want in a chili — simple, hearty, flavourful, and nourishing.
It’s a one-pot wonder that frees up your time (and saves you from a mountain of dishes). It’s a family favourite that works at home and at the campground. And it’s a timeless recipe you’ll find yourself reaching for again and again.
Once you try this Instant Pot Chili, you’ll wonder why you ever made chili any other way.

This post shows you how to make a quick and flavourful chili using an Instant Pot. It’s a favourite in our home—and so easy, we even bring our Instant Pot camping! The recipe includes ground beef, chorizo, beans, tomato paste, and more hearty ingredients for a rich, satisfying meal with minimal effort.