Delicious and Easy Instant Pot Venison Chili Recipe

This Instant Pot Venison Chili recipe is a perfect blend of spices, tender venison, and hearty beans. Cooked to perfection in an Instant Pot, this chili is flavorful, comforting, and easy to make. It's a great way to use up venison meat and perfect for chilly nights or game day gatherings. The pressure cooking process ensures that the flavors meld together beautifully, resulting in a rich and satisfying chili.

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds venison, cubed
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

1. Set the Instant Pot to Saute mode and heat the vegetable oil.
2. Add the venison cubes and brown them on all sides. Remove the venison from the Instant Pot and set aside.
3. Add the diced onion, garlic, and bell peppers to the Instant Pot. Saute until the vegetables are softened.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the Instant Pot. Stir well to combine.
5. Return the browned venison cubes to the Instant Pot and give everything a good stir.
6. Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to Sealing. Select the Manual or Pressure Cook button and set the cooking time to 25 minutes on high pressure.
7. Once the cooking time is up, allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes. Then carefully do a quick pressure release to release any remaining pressure.
8. Open the Instant Pot lid and give the chili a good stir. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
9. Serve the Instant Pot Venison Chili hot, garnished with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, and cilantro.
10. Enjoy the warm and flavorful Instant Pot Venison Chili!

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