Instant Pot Mini Sweet Potato Chili is a perfectly proportioned batch of chili that fits in the 3 quart Instant Pot pressure cooker. This Instant Pot pressure cooker Sweet Potato Chili recipe has a lot of flavor, and is a healthy meal.
Instant Pot Mini Sweet Potato Chili
I used to think it would be strange to put sweet potatoes in chili. Then I tried some at a local restaurant, and loved it! I decided to adapt my own chili recipe to have the addition of sweet potatoes, and have really enjoyed it!
When I was deciding on the first recipe to make in my new 3 qt electric pressure cooker, I immediately thought of this Instant Pot Mini Sweet Potato Chili because it is easy to make, and you can use just one can each of the canned ingredients. So easy. It is healthy and very delicious!
Make this vegetarian by leaving out the meat. Use double the beans if you wish!
And it only makes 5 cups! Perfect for the single, the couple, the student, or anyone who just wants a smaller amount of chili!
If you have a 6 quart Instant Pot, and want more servings, just double the recipe.
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This Instant Pot Mini Sweet Potato Chili recipe is developed for the 3 quart size electric pressure cooker. It's nice to have a healthy, delicious recipe you can make in a smaller quantity. Double the recipe for a 6 qt cooker if you want more servings.
- ½ lb Lean Ground Beef or Turkey (97% lean)
- ½ small Sweet Onion, diced (or yellow)
- 1 large Clove of Garlic, minced (or 2 small)
- ½ 4 oz can of Diced Green Chiles (mild or hot)
- 2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 ½ tsp Cumin
- ½ tsp Mexican Oregano (or regular)
- ¼ tsp Thyme, dried
- ⅛ tsp Chipotle Chili Powder (for heat & flavor)
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- ¾ tsp Kosher Salt (or ½ tsp table salt)
- ¼ tsp Pepper
- 1 14 oz can Diced Tomatoes, with juice
- 1 14 oz can Tomato Sauce
- 1 15 oz can Red Kidney Beans (drained & rinsed)
- 1 ½ cups Sweet Potato, diced
- 1 small Bay Leaf
- ½ cup Water
- Fresh Avocado
- Crushed Tortilla Chips
- Sliced Corn Tortillas (in the chili, they will dissolve a little, Yum!)
- Fresh Cilantro Leaves
- Cotija or other Cheese
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Set the pot to the Sauté function (Normal/Med heat). When the display reads "Hot" add the ground beef (If using turkey, add 2 tsp olive oil first). Cook until the meat is mostly done.
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Add the onion, stir. Cook until the onion starts to turn translucent.
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Add the garlic, stir and cook for i minute, until it turns fragrant.
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Add the green chiles, chili powder, cumin, oregano, thyme, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
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Add the can of diced tomatoes with juice, stir.
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Add the tomato sauce, kidney beans, sweet potato, bay leaf, and water. Stir well.
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Let contents come to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
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Give one last stir, scraping the bottom of the pot, and close the lid. Lock it in place and set the steam release knob to Sealing.
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Cancel the Sauté function. Press the 'Pressure Cook' button (Manual) and the + or - button to select 5 minutes.
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Stay by the pot until it comes to pressure. Sometimes with chili it will start to count down the time, but won't come to pressure. If that happens, and the pin in the lid is DOWN, open the lid and stir well, scraping the bottom of the pot. Then put the lid back on, reset the steam release knob to Sealing, and Cancel and reset the time. Stay with it until it reaches pressure.
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When the cook cycle ends, let the pot just sit and naturally release the pressure for 5 minutes. Then turn the steam release knob to the Venting position to release any remaining steam.
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When the pin in the lid drops, Open and give it a stir. Remove bay leaf.
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Serve garnished, as chili is always better with great toppings!
This chili tastes even better after it sits for a while!
Double the recipe for a 6 qt pressure cooker if you want more servings.
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Megan Scott
This is one of my go to recipes for van camping. I double it and substitute ground turkey with diced chicken, but otherwise follow the recipe as is. After a day of hiking, it is a filling, hearty meal that tastes healthy and delicious.
Megan Scott
I absolutely love this sweet potato chili! I made it with no changes and enjoyed a spicy, full bodied, clean tasting chili. Later I tried again without chicken and found that to be just as good...it's the spices and sweet potatoes that carry the flavors. It also doubles well. Thank you so much! I'll be trying out more of your recipes!
Diane
I made this with no-salt added ingredients and left out the kosher salt (medical diet). It was AWESOME! Very flavorful and all my husband had to do was add a sprinkle of salt to his bowl. I think I'll be making another batch and freezing portions for work lunches. As a bonus, my sweet potato was huge so I roasted the left over chunks and will throw those into a salad. Two thumbs up!
Brenda
I just bought a 3-quart Instant Pot and I'm trying to learn how to use it; I look forward to trying your recipes. (I had one of the old Rival 3 1/2 quart Crock Pots and used it quite often. After reading about the Instant Pots, I wanted to get one.
However, the 3-quart IP seems much smaller than just one-half quart smaller than what I was used to using...) I will use it and hope for the best... Wish me luck and any tips you can share will be appreciated.
Suzanne
Do you know the calories for this? Thank
you for the great receipt!
Flora
I am debating on whether to get an IP 3qt mini or a 6 qt, and have a few questions:
1. do you know how muchBBQ baby back ribs you can cook in a 3 qt size? Have you ever tried it?
2. Your recipes sound wonderful and was wondering if I bought a 6 qt pot, can your recipe for 3qt IP be used using a 6 qt pot without having to double the ingredients?
Any cons for buying the bigger size pot mostly for 1 to 2 people cooking and for reheating for 1 person?
Sandy
Hi Flora, You can't fit very many ribs in the 3 qt. They are too tall, and you would need to cut them first. Not impossible, but not convenient, either. My hubby and I can eat almost a full rack for dinner, with just a few left over. So I much prefer the 6 qt for them.
If you get a 6 qt, you can still make the 3 qt recipes in it. There should be plenty of liquid to support them in the 6 qt.
I would get the 6 qt only because you can cook the ribs, roasts, and for company, if you ever need to. The 3 qt is nice for 1 or 2 servings, and if you are light eaters, it would work well for most recipes. You can cut most 6 qt recipes in half. If you have room, and a place to store it, I'd go with the 6 qt.
Flora
Thank you Sandy. It sounds like the 6 qt is more versatile since you can still make 3 qt size meals in the 6 qt pot. I will get the 6 qt size. I'm looking forward to trying your rib recipe and the sweet potato chili for starters.
Sandy
That's great, Flora! I hope you enjoy your new pressure cooker! Let me know if you need any help. I also have a beginners group on Facebook. Let me know if you want the info.