Description
This Instant Pot Venison Chili is a rich, hearty, and protein-packed dish made with lean venison, beans, tomatoes, and bold seasonings. It’s a quick and easy one-pot meal, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. The Instant Pot helps develop deep flavors in just 30 minutes, making this chili taste like it’s been slow-cooked all day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dehydrated ground venison, rehydrated (or 1 lb fresh ground venison, cooked)
- 1 cup dehydrated pinto beans, rehydrated (yields 2 cups hydrated)
- 1 cup dehydrated navy beans, rehydrated (yields 2 cups hydrated)
- ¼ cup dehydrated bell peppers, chopped (or ½ fresh bell pepper, diced)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2–3 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for thicker consistency)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional, for smoky flavor)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Brown the venison – If using fresh venison, brown it in the Instant Pot on Sauté mode for 3-5 minutes. Drain excess liquid if needed.
- Layer ingredients – Add the beans, bell peppers, onions, and taco seasoning on top of the venison.
- Add liquids – Pour in the broth or water, followed by diced and crushed tomatoes. Do not stir.
- Pressure cook – Seal the Instant Pot, set to Pressure Cook for 12 minutes, and allow a 10-minute natural release.
- Stir & serve – Open the lid, stir well, and let the chili thicken slightly before serving. Top with cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For thicker chili, mash some of the beans or add tomato paste.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder or red pepper flakes.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For thicker chili, mash some of the beans or add tomato paste.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder or red pepper flakes.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American