Pressure Cooker Classic Beef Chili
Updated Feb. 20, 2020
- Total Time
- 1 hour
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Ingredients
- 2tablespoons olive oil
- 1pound ground beef
- 2teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
- 1large onion, diced
- 1green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1jalapeño, seeded or not, diced
- 4cloves garlic, finely grated or minced
- 2tablespoons chili powder
- 1tablespoon tomato paste
- ½teaspoon ground cumin
- 1teaspoon dried oregano
- 1(13.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2(15-ounce) cans pinto or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- ⅓cup chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems
- Fresh lime juice, to taste
- Sour cream, for serving
- Cubed avocado, for serving (optional)
- Pickled jalapeño, for serving (optional)
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
409 calories; 23 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 1 gram trans fat; 12 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 30 grams carbohydrates; 10 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 22 grams protein; 832 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Heat the oil in the pressure cooker (see Tip) set to the sauté function on high if possible. Add beef, spread it over the bottom of the pot over the oil, and let it brown without stirring for 7 minutes. Give it a good stir and sauté for 1 more minute, then use a slotted spoon to transfer it to a plate. Season meat with 1 teaspoon salt.
- Step 2
Stir in onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, garlic and ½ teaspoon salt; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Step 3
Stir in chili powder, tomato paste, and cumin, cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in beef and any juices from the plate, oregano, tomatoes, beans and remaining ½ teaspoon salt, then cover and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Let pressure release naturally.
- Step 4
Stir in cilantro and a squeeze or two of lime juice, then taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve with sour cream, avocado and pickled jalapeño if you like.
- Some newer electric pressure cooker models have more sensitive burn indicators than the one this recipe was tested in. If you get the burn signal, add ½ cup water, beer, or stock to the pot.
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Comments
I use only dried beans - they taste better, and you don't have a can for the recycle stream. These recipes should always list options for using dried beans. And if you are using a pressure cooker, there is NO REASON to be using canned beans. I used one cup of dried red beans, soaked in salt water for a few hours. It worked really well!
With no liquid added, the instant pot will not come up to pressure and the bottom will scorch. I added about a half a cup of beer before turning the pressure on in order to make it work (and taste yummy).
Can this be made in a regular slow cooker (after sauteing meat etc. on the stove)?
I’ve been making this for a couple of years now. It’s a good recipe. I always double it because we like our meat. If you are getting a burn notice, it could be that you haven’t deglazed the bottom of the pot before the pressure.
Taken from the Turkey Chili recipe comments and adding here, works great: 1/4 tsp. Espresso powder (or cocoa powder) 1/2 tsp: coriander
Delicious chili! I used canned beans, added a few ounces of beer and water, plus a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa and a bit of chipotle powder. Produces a chili that is thick and delicious. I let it sit for twenty minutes and then released the remaining pressure. I’ll definitely use this as my base recipe in the future.