This paleo & Whole30-compliant Instant Pot bacon and sweet potato chili is an old favorite made twice as fast in the pressure cooker. Make a big batch and freeze some for later!
I’m kind of a chili purist. I don’t like beans in my chili and I don’t want any tomatoes in there, either. I also don’t like it to be too soupy. Over the years I’ve tried many chili recipes, but my bacon and sweet potato chili is the only one I come back to again and again. Many of my friend have made it, too, and it’s always a hit. It freezes really well, so it’s a perfect make-ahead meal. I’m definitely planning to stock my freezer with some to have on hand once our baby arrives!
After several rounds of delicious tweaking, I’ve modified my stovetop recipe and am proud to bring you this Instant Pot bacon and sweet potato chili, which is made in half the time–under an hour if you’re efficient. Now that one of my very favorite meals is so quick, I’ll probably make it twice as often.
My favorite thing about this recipe is the balance of flavors. It has just the right amount of sweetness from the sweet potato, meatiness from the beef and pork, smoky saltiness from the bacon, and a tiny bit of heat from the smoked paprika and cayenne. All of that is rounded out by the earthy spice of cumin and just a hint of cinnamon. It’s so good! Add to that some creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, tangy lime, and mild raw red onion (see my trick in the notes section!) and you have something really special.
Here’s how I keep things streamlined while making this Instant Pot bacon and sweet potato chili, so that all the prep work is done during the cooking time and the whole thing takes just an hour. First, I use kitchen shears to cut the bacon into pieces right over the Instant Pot as it heats up, so there’s no need to dirty a cutting board. While the bacon is cooking, I chop the onion and peel and chop the sweet potatoes. While the onion and meat are cooking, I measure out the spices and mix them together in a little bowl. When the chili is pressure cooking, I prep and wash the kale and chop all the toppings. Boom! Done. You are just an hour away from this colorful bowl of Instant Pot bacon and sweet potato chili.
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This paleo & Whole30-compliant Instant Pot bacon and sweet potato chili is an old favorite made twice as fast in the pressure cooker. Make a big batch and freeze some for later! *To make this recipe Whole30-compliant, be sure to use sugar-free bacon. **To take the edge off chopped raw red onion, I like to soak it in ice water for 10-15 minutes, then drain. This will leave you with plenty of flavor but much less bite. Looking for the stovetop version of this recipe? Here it is. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. The nutrition label provided is an estimate for informational purposes only and may not be accurate. I am not a nutritionist or medical professional.Instant Pot Bacon and Sweet Potato Chili
Ingredients
For the chili:
For serving:
Instructions
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 servings
Serving Size: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 463Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 600mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 4gSugar: 5gProtein: 36g
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Janet Phillips says
My family said this was the best chili I ever made. Do not put tomatoes in y’all. Trust this lady!
Becky says
I am so glad you and your family enjoyed this! Team no tomatoes in chili forever!!!
Sharon Denney says
HI – i’m sorting through about a dozen whole 30 / instant pot / chili with sweet potato recipes. I like this one and will try it, but am tempted to add some diced tomatoes and or tomato paste. Just wondering why you don’t have add tomatoes?
Becky says
I love my chili without tomatoes, but of course it’s up to you! I find they muddy the flavors too much.
zoobie says
I want the recipe of carnitas
Becky says
Here’s the link: http://acalculatedwhisk.com/five-ingredient-instant-pot-carnitas/