Instant Pot Chili con Carne

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode with lid open.

Step 2

Add oil, onion, and bell pepper and cook 2–3 minutes.

Step 3

Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. (Optional if you use garlic powder)

Step 4

Add ground meat and cook until browned.

Step 5

Turn off Sauté and drain excess fat if needed.

Step 6

Add 50–100 ml water or stock and deglaze the pot by scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon.

Step 7

Add spices, diluted tomato paste, and remaining water or stock and stir well.

Step 8

Cancel Sauté.

Step 9

Close the lid and set the valve to Sealing.

Step 10

Select Pressure Cook on High for 10–12 minutes.

Step 11

Allow a natural release for 10 minutes.

Step 12

Switch valve to Venting for quick release.

Step 13

Open the lid and switch to Sauté mode.

Step 14

Add the drained beans and stir.

Step 15

Simmer with lid open for 10–15 minutes to thicken.

Step 16

Taste and adjust seasoning.

Step 17

Turn off the pot and rest 10 minutes before serving. I like to have it in a wrap with some pecorino sprinkled on top before folding.