Instant Pot Protein-Packed Vegetarian Chili

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Chili beans and Beyond Meat make this chili a protein-packed, vegetarian delight. It's a quick and hearty meal made easy in the Instant Pot.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound vegetarian ground beef substitute (such as Beyond Meat® Beyond Beef®)
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons chili powder

Directions

1 Heat oil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) set to Sauté. Add onion and bell peppers; sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add ground beef substitute; cook and stir, until browned and crumbly. Add beans, tomatoes, and chili powder. Hit Cancel.
2 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Serve immediately.