Instant Pot Bowl O’ Red

Instant Pot Bowl O’ Red–flavorful ground beef with tomatoes and broth. A meat chili that tastes so amazing with very little time or work.

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Note: the SLOW COOKER instructions are listed in the recipe card below

Instant Pot Bowl O’ Red

Bowl O’ Red is another name for a meat Texas chili (no beans). My version is easy, comforting and homey. The meal was perfect for a busy weeknight in February. You’re going to love how much flavor this simple chili has in it. Make sure to add all your favorite toppings to bring this chili to a whole new level!

Ingredients/Substitution Ideas

• Lean ground beef–or ground turkey or pork. Another idea is to use a sausage like chorizo.
• Dried onion flakes–or 1 cup diced onion
• Garlic powder–or 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• Chili powder–or ancho chili powder
• Ground cumin
• Smoked paprika
• Dried oregano
• Cayenne pepper
• Ground cloves
• Kosher salt–or sea salt
• Beef broth–or water and Better than Bouillon Beef Base
• Yellow mustard
• Crushed tomatoes–or petite diced tomatoes
• Tomato paste
• Optional toppings: sour cream, diced pickles, oyster crackers, diced red onion, Fritos, shredded cheese etc.

Instant Pot Instructions

1. Brown beef: Turn Instant Pot to sauté setting. When display says HOT add in the beef and break it up (I like to use this hamburger chopper tool*). Add in the onions. Brown for about 5 minutes. If there is excess grease, drain it off. Stir in the garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne, cloves and salt. Stir to coat meat well.
2. Deglaze: Pour in the broth and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. Turn off sauté setting.
3. Dump in the mustard, tomatoes and tomato paste. Don’t stir (this will help prevent the burn error message). 
4. Pressure cook: Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the soup button to 10 minutes (if your pressure cooker doesn’t have a soup button just use the pressure cook/manual button on high pressure). When time is up let pot sit for 5-10 minutes and then move valve to venting (this one is fine to keep on the warm setting for several hours). 
5. Serve: Stir well. Ladle into bowls and top with sour cream, pickles, oyster crackers, red onion, cheese, etc. 

Slow Cooker Instructions

1. Brown beef: Heat a pan over medium high heat. Add in the beef and break it up. Add in the onions. Brown for about 5 minutes. If there is excess grease, drain it off. Stir in the garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne, cloves and salt. Stir to coat meat well. Transfer to a slow cooker.
2. Add in the broth, mustard, tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir.
3. Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-10 hours. This one is fine to keep on the warm setting for several hours. 
4. Serve: Stir well. Ladle into bowls and top with sour cream, pickles, oyster crackers, red onion, cheese, etc. 

Chili Topping Ideas

There are so many ideas of what you can top your bowl with. Let each person choose their favorites!

• Diced red onion
• Diced dill pickles
• Oyster crackers
• Saltine crackers
• Fritos
• Tortilla chips
• Sour cream or plain yogurt
• Shredded cheddar, mozzarella, Monterey jack, pepper jack, colby jack etc.
• Pinto or kidney beans
• Cooked jasmine, white or basmati rice
• Pickled tame jalapenos
• Diced tomatoes
• Lime wedge
• Pico de gallo or salsa
• Croutons
• Guacamole or diced avocados
• Diced olives
• Bacon crumbles
• Cornbread

Can I use stew meat instead of ground beef?

Yes you can! I suggest adding a pound and a half. You can throw it in raw or you can brown it first. Pressure cook it for 20 minutes with natural pressure release.

Can I double or halve this recipe?

Yes! This is a great recipe to double or triple. Just adjust the ingredient amounts and keep the same cooking time. If you want to cut the recipe in half then halve the ingredients and keep the cooking time the same.

Is this spicy?

There is a bit of kick to it, but not too bad. If you want to make it more mild then leave out the cayenne pepper.

Can I add in beans?

Yes you can. Add in 1 or 2 cans of drained kidney beans before or after pressure cooking.

What equipment do I need?

• I used my 6 quart Instant Pot Duo 60 7 in 1*. But you can also make this in a 3 or 8 quart pot. You can also make this recipe in a slow cooker.
• I like using this handy dandy hamburger chopper tool* to break up the meat.
• Do you have these awesome magnetic measuring spoons* yet? They are my favorite!
• Sauté paddle*
• Ladle*

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