Instant Pot Chili Mac
Get cheesy with this family friendly Instant Pot Chili Mac. It cooks up quick for busy weeknight dinners and there's only one pot to wash!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time4 minutes mins
Time to Come to Pressure10 minutes mins
Total Time19 minutes mins
Course: Main Dish Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: instant pot chili mac
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 447kcal
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 14.5 ounces petite diced tomatoes
- 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
- 3 cups water
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Set Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker to saute. Add ground beef and and onions and cook, breaking up with a spoon until meat is cooked through. Drain grease and return the coked ground beef mixture to your pot.
Add the remaining ingredients EXCEPT CHEESE, and stir to combine. Add the lid to your pot and seal. Set to pressure cook for 4 minutes.
When the cooking time is complete, do a quick release by venting your pot.
Add cheddar cheese and stir to combine. Allow to sit for 4-5 minutes before serving. Your chili mac will thicken as it sits.
Serving: 1grams | Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 615mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g