There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of chili on a chilly evening, especially when it’s packed with bold and spicy flavors. Whether you prefer to cook with an Instant Pot or a stovetop, this chili recipe is perfect for you. Here’s how to make the best spicy chili recipe for your Instant Pot or stovetop.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups beef or chicken broth
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, chopped cilantro

a bowl of chili on a wooden table

Instant Pot Instructions:

  1. Turn on the Instant Pot and select the “saute” function. Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and saute for a few minutes until softened.
  3. Add the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. Pour in the beef or chicken broth and stir again.
  5. Lock the lid in place and select the “manual” function. Set the timer for 10 minutes.
  6. Once the timer goes off, use the quick release function to release the pressure.
  7. Serve the chili hot with your favorite toppings.

fresh cut tomato with a sprig of fresh basil

Stovetop Instructions:

  1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and saute for a few minutes until softened.
  3. Add the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. Pour in the beef or chicken broth and stir again.
  5. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for at least 30 minutes, or until the flavors have melded together and the chili has thickened to your liking.
  6. Serve the chili hot with your favorite toppings.

This spicy chili recipe is perfect for warming up on a chilly day, and it’s easy to make either in an Instant Pot or on the stovetop. With the perfect balance of spices and hearty ingredients, it’s sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So, grab a bowl and get ready to dig in! If you enjoy it, why not try some BBQ next?