CopyCat Texas Roadhouse Instant Pot Chili

Ingredients

40 ounces water
2 ounces beef base, or 8 beef bouillon cubes
4 ounces tomato paste,
1 teaspoon chili spices, to taste
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 pounds ground beef
6 ounces yellow onion, diced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 ounce jalapeno, finely chopped
6 ounces all-purpose flour,
12 ounces tomatoes, diced
1 cup red kidney beans,

Directions

Heat a large pot (or Instant Pot on Sauté). Add vegetable oil, then sauté onion, garlic, and jalapeno until softened (about 3–4 minutes). Add ground beef and brown it, breaking it apart.

Stir in your favorite chili spices and flour. Cook for 1–2 minutes to coat and remove the raw flour taste.

Pour in water and beef base, stir to combine. Mix in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and red kidney beans.

Lock the lid, set valve to sealing, and pressure cook for 15 minutes. Let release naturally for 10 minutes.

Stir well, taste, and adjust with additional chili spices or salt. Serve hot with optional toppings like cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.