Is there anything better than a soul-warming bowl of chili on a crisp autumn day? There’s only one right answer: no way. That’s maximum fall goodness right there. The only trouble is… sometimes I like simmering a pot of chili on the stove for hours. In the case of one of my first blog recipes, my championship chili, it’s what draws me to it! I love smelling the tomatoes mingle with the beef, slowly tenderizing the meat and infusing the entire pot with the loveliest flavor. I let it simmer for hours while I kick back and watch football with the window open, a beer in hand… And then there are other days when uh, I don’t have but a fraction of that time to make a healthy, nutrient-dense bowl of chili that will fix that craving right up.
Why this recipe works:
The Instant Pot makes this Whole30 chili recipe so easy. No hours of simmering! Using butternut squash and red bell pepper in this chili makes it filling and extra nutrient-dense. The Instant Pot chili gets its flavor from three (3!) different types of meat and the perfect blend of spices.
How To Make This Recipe
I browned and crumbled the meat in Sauté mode, then cooked the onions, pepper, and garlic the same way. The remaining ingredients go in then, except for butternut squash, and stir. Then put the butternut squash on top of the mixture. The lid goes on the Instant Pot with the valve sealed. Cook on Manual High Pressure 22 minutes, then Quick Release, taste, and adjust seasonings as you like.
Can I make this chili in the Crockpot or slow cooker?
Sure! Try this:
Follow the instructions for browning the meat, then sautéing the onion, pepper, and garlic but use a saucepan over medium heat on the stove instead of the Instant Pot Sauté mode. Transfer everything to your slow cooker and add remaining ingredients, except for butternut squash. Sprinkle cubed butternut squash over chili mixture evenly. Cover and cook on high heat for 3-4 hours or low for 7-8 hours. Stir, taste, and adjust seasonings.
Other Incredible Soup Recipes
Cheeseburger Soup (Whole30, Paleo, Dairy-Free) Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup She Crab Soup Whole30 Lasagna Soup Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup Instant Pot Chicken and “Rice” Soup (Whole30, Low Carb) Whole30 Chili Paleo Coconut Curry Zoodle Soup (Gluten Free, Vegan Option) Instant Pot French Onion Soup Whole30 White Chicken Chili Slow Cooker Turkey Chili Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Soup
