Olive oil
Ground beef
seasoning mix
onion chopped
minced garlic
diced tomatoes
beef broth
Ground beef
pasta
milk
pinto beans drained
shredded cheddar cheese
tomato sauce
Set your Instant Pot to saute mode. Once hot, add olive oil. Allow the oil to heat, then add in ½ onion and minced garlic. Cook down for 2-3 minutes until soft.
1
Add ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking down as the beef cooks. Allow it to sear a little on one side before you start to break it up, for best results.
2
Once beef browns, add chili seasoning mix plus salt and pepper to taste, then pour in pinto beans and beef broth. Finally, add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and pasta. Make sure the pasta is submerged!
3
Lock the lid into place and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Quick release when the time is up. To finish the dish, mix in milk and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir well until fully mixed through.
4
– Want a slightly more al dente pasta? Cook for around 3 minutes instead of 5.
– Scrape up those brown bits from the bottom of the pot! This will add so much flavor to your chili pasta.
– Try adding your favorite chili toppings! We keep it simple with our ground beef mac and cheese, but you can add toppings like cilantro, tomatoes, onion, or even jalapenos if you like.