Instant Pot "Wendy's" Chili

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

  • 2 tsp minced garlic

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 large bell pepper, chopped

  • 6 stalks celery, chopped

  • 1 package McCormick's Chili Seasoning

  • 1 cup water

  • 1-15 oz. can Ranch Style Beans

  • 1-15 oz. can dark red kidney beans, drained

  • 1-15 oz. can Rotel Original

  • 1-15 oz. can diced tomatoes

  • 1-15 oz. can tomato sauce

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

  1. Set Instant Pot to Sauté. Add vegetable oil and minced garlic to the pot. Once the pot is hot and oil is simmering, add ground beef.

  2. Once browned, add chopped onion, bell pepper and celery to the beef.

  3. Cook until onion is starting to become translucent, then add McCormick's Chili Seasoning. Mix well and add water. Scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pot.

  4. Add Ranch Style and kidney beans to the pot and stir. Add Rotel, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce on top.

  5. Cover with Instant Pot lid, make sure vent is set to seal and set IP to 10 minutes on manual. Natural release pressure for 15-30 minutes. Once pin drops, open Instant Pot, stir and enjoy your chili!