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Instant Pot Chili {Slow Cooker Instructions included}

Cassie
Chili is one of my families favorite comfort dishes but I like to add in a secret ingredient to get in some extra veggies... butternut squash. So good that even the kids won't mind!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker

Ingredients
  

Spice Blend:

  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Chili:

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or ghee
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium butternut squash, diced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 28 oz diced tomatoes, fire roasted
  • ¼ cup beef bone broth

Instructions
 

Instant Pot Directions:

  • Turn your Instant Pot on and select 'Saute' mode. Add the avocado oil/ghee to the post and once hot, add the onions and peppers. Saute until the onion and peppers begin to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Crumble the ground beef into the pot and saute until cooked through. Drain and fat, if needed. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds, and then add in the butternut squash and mix.
  • Add the splice blend to the pot and give it a good stir. Add the tomatoes and broth and stir once more.
  • Seal the lid, turn your Instant Pot off and then select 'manual' mode and set the time for 15 minutes.
  • Once the pressure cooker has finished cooking, manually release the pressure. Top the chili with any toppings of your choice and ENJOY!

Slow Cooker Directions:

  • Melt the avocado oil/ghee in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the onions and peppers. Saute until the onion and peppers begin to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Crumble the ground beef into the pot and saute until cooked through. Drain and fat, if needed. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds, and then add in the butternut squash and mix.
  • Transfer the meat and veggie mixture to your slow cooker. Add the splice blend and give it a good stir. Add the tomatoes and broth and stir once more.
  • Cover your slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours. Top the chili with any toppings of your choice and ENJOY!
Keyword butternut squash, Chili, instant pot, Slow Cooker, spices, tomatoes