instant-pot-chili.md

Instant Pot Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic gloves, crushed
• 1 small white onion
• 2 peppers
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 15oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15oz can of great northern or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15oz can of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 14.5oz can of diced tomatoes
• 1 small sweet potato, peeled and chopped
• 1lb cooked ground beef
• 1 cup of vegetable broth^*

Directions

1. Select the saute function on your instant pot and let it heat up for a minute or two with olive oil.
2. Add onion, garlic and peppers. Stir and saute for 3 minutes or until veggies are softened.
3. Toss in all the spices and mix to coat the veggies. Saute for another minute.
4. Add the cooked ground beef and saute for another minute or two.
5. Add all the beans, tomatoes with juice, sweet potatoes and broth. Secure the lid.
6. Select manual and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
7. Once cooking is complete, use a quick release. Remove the lid and stir.
8. For thicker chili, saute on high for an additional 3-5 minutes.

^* I've tried using only 1/2 cup so the chili came out thicker but that prevents the Instant Pot from creating enough steam to seal properly so I've gone back to using 1 cup.