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Instant Pot Carne Asada Chili

A hearty and meaty chili with the bold carne asada flavor you love!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lbs skirt steak or flank steak cut into 4 large chunks
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 12 oz beer I like to use a lager
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 14.5 oz can hot chili beans
  • 1 14.5 oz can black beans
  • 1 28 oz can fired roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
Toppings
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Fritos
  • Lime wedges
  • Sliced jalapeƱos
  • Freshly chopped cilantro

instructions

  • Set Instant Pot to the Saute function and add 1 Tbsp oil to the insert.
  • Season steak chunks with salt and pepper. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add steak and sear on all sides. This will take about 5 to 6 minutes total. Remove steak to a plate.
  • Add in remaining Tbsp oil and onion. Saute, stirring occaionally, until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Turn off Instant Pot.
  • Stir in chicken stock, beer, and lime juice. Use a wooden spoon with a flat edge to scrape the bottom of the insert well. Make sure you scrape up any browned bits that got stuck!
  • Stir in all remaining ingredients and add the meat back to the mixture, nestling the chunks into the soup.
  • Seal, set to Manual and cook on High pressure for 30 minutes. Let naturally release pressure for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
  • Remove the chunks of meat to a cutting board and shred using two forks. Return the shredded meat to the soup, stirring well to combine.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite toppings!
Cuisine: Mexican
Category: Instant Pot