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Pressure Cooker Chili

If you're looking for a quick and easy way to make a hearty and flavorful chili, then a pressure cooker is your best friend. Pressure cooker chili is a convenient and efficient way to cook this classic comfort food, as it cuts down on the cooking time while still producing a delicious and satisfying meal. With the use of a pressure cooker, you can have a pot of chili ready to serve in a fraction of the time it would take using traditional cooking methods.

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 sweet onion, chopped

1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained

2 (14.5 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

2 cups water

3 tablespoons tomato paste

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon dark brown sugar

2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste

Directions

Step 1

Place ground beef in the pressure cooker over medium-high heat; cook until brown and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove beef; drain off excess fat.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in the pressure cooker over medium heat; stir in onion, green pepper, and jalapeño. Cook and stir until onion has softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir for about 30 seconds. Stir in browned beef, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, water, tomato paste, chili powder, brown sugar, cocoa powder, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes.

Step 3

Lock the lid, bring the cooker up to pressure, reduce heat to maintain pressure, and cook for 8 minutes. Remove the cooker from the heat, and let the pressure reduce on its own, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 4

When the pressure is fully released, remove the lid, stir the chili and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

353

Calories

15g

Fat

35g

Carbs

22g

Protein

Complement

The pressure cooker allows the flavors to meld together more quickly, resulting in a rich and robust chili that tastes like it has been simmering for hours. Additionally, the high pressure in the cooker helps to tenderize the meat and infuse the spices into every bite, creating a mouthwatering dish that is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or simply want a comforting meal on a busy weeknight, pressure cooker chili is a fantastic option that will have everyone coming back for seconds.