Instant Pot Chili

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January 20, 2020

I have many chili recipes, but this is my new favorite. I have given the Instant Pot instructions and also the stovetop instructions. The addition of a small amount of cocoa powder adds a subtle depth of flavor.

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 pound ground beef

1 pound ground pork

1 onion, finely diced

1½ teaspoons garlic, minced

28 ounce can diced tomatoes do not drain

3 x 8 ounce cans tomato sauce

¾ cup beef broth

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

2 teaspoons cocoa powder

1 teaspoon granulated sugar

1½ teaspoons kosher salt

¾ teaspoon ground pepper

15 ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

15 ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

Assorted toppings such as shredded cheese, tomatoes, green onions and sour cream

Directions

Instant Pot

1Turn your Instant Pot to Sauté, then select More. Add the olive oil to the pot. Add the meat and cook until browned, breaking up the beef with a spatula as you stir.


2Add the onion and cook for 3 more minutes or until softened.


3Add the garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, pepper and beans to the pot.


4Turn the Instant Pot to the Chili/Beans setting and place the lid on the pot. Cook for 20 minutes. Release the pressure either manually or allow it to release naturally.


5Serve with assorted toppings.

Stovetop

1Place oil in a large Dutch oven and heat to medium heat.  Add the meat, and cook until browned, breaking up the beef with a spatula as you stir.


2Add the onion and cook for 3 more minutes or until softened.


3Add the garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, pepper and beans to the pot.
 Simmer on low heat for 35 minutes.

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