Instant Pot-ober : Instant Pot Chili + A GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to the Larson Lingo's annual Instant Pot-ober 

(formerly known as Crocktober since 2011)

Out with the OLD (Crockpots!) in with the NEW (Instant Pots!)

Every October, I post one of my favorite Slow Cooker Recipes & declare it "Crock-tober"
2 years ago I got an Instant Pot & used my Instant Pot for my Crocktober post and I haven't looked back. I have been using my Instant Pot instead of my Crock Pot for the past 2 years and I am in love.

Instant Pot-ober doesn't have a ring to it like Crocktober does, but oh well ;)

As a working mom, an Instant Pot (or Crock Pot) is a staple during the Fall & Winter months.
They make my life & dinner time so much easier!

I am so excited to share this recipe with you. Everyone in my family loves it.
When Kevin and I got married 16 (!!!) years ago and one of my bridal showers, the hostess knew I loved to cook so she sent a blank recipe card with the invitation and asked everyone to fill out the recipe card with a tried & true recipe. The hostess put them in a binder for me & as a young wife of 23 years old, I had a great little collection of recipes!
This chili recipe was one of the recipes that was given to me by our family friend Jenna.
I have tweaked & changed the recipe a little bit (the original doesn't call for diced tomatoes, but we like those added in) and I converted it from a stove top to Instant Pot!

Here is what you need:

• 2.5-3 lbs of Beef Stew Meat (cut in 1 inch cubes)
• 1 T minced garlic
•  1 cup diced onion
•  1 can of beef broth
• 3 cans of chili beans (or pinto beans)
• 1 cans of diced tomatoes with green peppers/onions
• 1 1/2 t cumin
• 1 T Italian Seasoning
• 3 T chili powder
• 1 t salt
• 1 t pepper 
• Splash of Olive Oil

Directions:
Press the SAUTE button on your Instant Pot:

Add a splash of olive oil, the meat, diced onions & minced garlic.

You are going to saute this for a couple minutes to get the meat browned:

Then, add in the spices:

Saute for another minute or so, just to get everything coated:

Then add in the diced tomatoes & beans (drained):

Add in the can of Beef Broth:

Give everything a big stir:

Then put the lid on your Instant Pot turn the knob to SEALING:

Cook on Manuel HIGH PRESSURE for 18 minutes:

After it is done cooking for 18 minutes, When time is up, let it do a natural release for 15 minutes. If there steam left, do a manual release.
When you open the lid, it will look like this:

Give it a big stir & you will be able to see how tender the meat is:

It is ready to serve! We like to garnish it with sour cream, shredded cheese & cilantro:

This Chili is so good...we love having beef chunks rather than ground beef.

I also serve this with Cornbread & whipped honey butter:

To make whipped honey butter, buy whipped butter and let it sit out on counter until soft. Then spoon into a bowl & add honey. Mix together & viola! Whipped Honey Butter!

We hope you love this Chili as much as we do!

It feeds a crowd and is very filling.

Enjoy!

You could make this in a crock pot, you would just add all the ingredients and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. If you wanted to brown the meat, you could do that before hand.

In honor of my 8th Annual Crocktober Post which is now Instant Pot-ober, I am giving away THREE Instant Pots!

THREE lucky people will win THIS Instant Pot....a 7-in-1 Multi-Functional Cooker--Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Saute/Browning, Yogurt Maker, Steamer & Warmer!

You can keep it for yourself, give it as a present....the holiday season is right around the corner!

 

I am OBSESSED with it & I am excited to give one away to 3 lucky readers!

But....that's not all! Those 3 people will ALSO get a $100 Amazon Giftcard!

Use the Rafflecopter below to enter.

Giveaway ends next Monday, November 5th.

 

 

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Instant Pot-ober is Coming & some Blog Updates!

Crocktober is now Instant Pot-ober!

Mark your calendars for this Monday, October 29th!

There will be BIG Giveaways and I will be posting a new Instant Pot Recipe!

For the past 7 years, it was called Crocktober, but I decided to switch the name this year because I haven't used my Crock Pot in TWO YEARS.
I actually donated my Crock Pot to Goodwill this Summer when I did my 40 bags in 40 days clean out.

I have had my Instant Pot for 2 years and I haven't looked back.
This is the Instant Pot I have:

If you haven't gotten an Instant Pot yet...what are you waiting for?
I use mine 1-2 times a week! 
 

Read THIS post...The Top 5 Reasons Why I love my Instant Pot.

Last year,  I bought some Instant Pot decals!

 Yes, I am aware that this brings to to a whole new level of Instant Pot Nerdiness.

 The first decal is from HERE & the Unplug me one is from HERE.

Also, I finally updated my Recipe Box on my blog!!!

 I made a new icon for Instant Pot recipes! 
 
I added an Instant Pot category...check it out HERE!

All my Instant Pot recipes in ONE spot! Look at all those IP recipes :)

Trying to make everything more user friendly for you. I am also working on getting a recipe card widget/code that I can insert on my recipe posts so that you can print the recipe....STAY TUNED!

I also want you to know I have converted ALL of my Slow Cooker/Crock Pot recipes to Instant Pot recipes, I just need to take photos & blog them for you guys....STAY TUNED! 

It's quite the process.

I also have about 8 new Instant Pot Recipes that I need to blog that are staples for us. 

Again...STAY TUNED! :)

Do you own an Instant Pot?
What Instant Pot recipes would you like me to create/convert/post?
I have SO much fun converting recipes into Instant Pot recipes & would love to know what recipes you are looking for!

If you don't have an Instant Pot yet, put it on your Christmas List

I bet they will be on sale on Black Friday.

Or, better yet....come back here on Monday for Instant Pot-ober...there will be a Giveaway!

Have a great weekend! 

Crocktober: White Chicken Chili {Plus a Crock Pot + $100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!}

Welcome to my 5th Annual Crocktober Crock Pot Recipe Link Up!

 

This is always one of my favorite link ups!

I LOVE my Crock Pot.

As a working mom, my Crock Pot is a staple during the Fall & Winter months.

They make my life & dinner time so much easier!

Can I get an Amen?

I am SO excited to share this recipe with you.

This is a recipe I have been making for about 3 years...so glad I am finally sharing with you:

Here is what you need:

 - Chicken (I shred up a rostire chicken, but you could use 3-4 cooked chicken breasts)

- 3 (14.5 oz) cans of white beans, drained

- Yellow Onion, diced

-1 jar of Green Salsa (I use La Victoria)

- 1 container of Chicken Broth

- 1 can of diced green chilies

-1 small can of diced jalapenos (optional)

- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

-1 TBSP ground cumin

-2 TBSP minced garlic

- 2 TBSP black pepper

Directions:

Drain the 3 cans of white beans:

 With a spoon, smash 1 can of the beans:

 Shred up (or cube) your rostisre chicken (or cooked chicken breasts)
OR, you can use my Quick & Easy Shredded Chicken Method {HERE}

 Put the beans, salsa, green chilies, onion, garlic, cumin, pepper, jalapenos (optional) & caynenne pepper (optional) in the crock pot.

 Add the Chicken to the crock pot:

 Add the Chicken Broth to the Crock Pot. Stir ingredients all together:

Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.

When ready to serve, ladle into bowls & top with garnishes.

I like to garnish with monterey jack cheese, sour cream, a lime wedge, slices of avocado & tortilla chips:

 This chili is so flavorful! 

I always add the jalepano & cayenne pepper because I like things with a kick, but it is way too spicy for my kids if I add it

 This recipe makes enough for 10-12 servings.

 I hope you love this recipe as much as we do!

Like most of my recipes, it is easy to make! 

It is perfect for busy week nights, especially in the Fall & Winter!

Do you have a favorite Crock Pot meal? Link it up!

Link up as many recipes as you want!

(If you don't have a blog, feel free to add your favorite crock pot recipes to the comments or linky)

I am keeping the Linky open until Sunday, November 8th.

So, you can link up anytime between now & then!

And, be sure and check out what other people have linked up as well. 

That is my favorite part.... checking out what other people have linked up!

Disclosure: This post was written as part of my participation in the Hormel Foods Extended Family Blogger Program. While Hormel Foods provides me material and necessary resources to complete various activities, the thoughts and statements in this post are my own.

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In honor of my 5th Annual Crocktober Link Up, I am giving away a Crock Pot!

One lucky person will win THIS 6 qt Stainless Steel Programmable Crock Pot!

You can keep it for yourself, give it as a present....the holiday season is right around the corner!

 

 And, that's not all....I am also giving away a $100 Amazon Gift Card!!

Use the Rafflecopter below to enter!

{Giveaway ends on Sunday November 8th}

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And, a reminder that my Rodan + Fields October Special ends tomorrow night!
For all my new preferred customers, get $31 cash back, 10% off your order and Free Shipping!

Email me to place an order: melissa_larson17@yahoo.com 

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