Slow Cooked Beef And Bean Chili In The Instant Pot Recipes

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain., Transfer beef mixture to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Drain one can of tomatoes, discarding liquid; add to slow cooker. Stir in beans, chili powder, cumin, salt and remaining tomatoes. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours to allow flavors to blend., Mash beans to desired consistency. Serve with toppings as desired., Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add beef, onion, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, and garlic salt. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
• While beef is cooking, place kidney beans in a food processor. Process until smooth, adding water as needed to allow smooth processing.
• Add tomato sauce, pureed beans, and parsley to the beef mixture. Close and lock the lid. Switch to the Slow Cook function (Normal) according to manufacturer's instructions. Set steam valve to vent and set timer for 6 hours.

Steps:

• Press Sauté and select the lowest temperature. Place the olive oil in the inner pot, wait about 1 minute for it to warm, then add the onions, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeño. Cook with the lid off, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften slightly, about 5 minutes. Add the beef and sauté until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
• Add the chili powder, cocoa powder, salt, pepper, tomatoes, broth, and lime zest and juices and stir to combine, scraping up any brown bits off the bottom.
• Close and lock the lid. Set the valve to Venting. Attach the condensation collector. Press Cancel, then press Slow Cook and select the lowest temperature. Set the time to 5 hours.
• When the cooking time is finished, press Cancel and remove the lid. Add the beans, stir to distribute evenly, and then close and lock the lid to allow the residual heat to warm the beans, about 5 minutes.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with crushed peanuts.
• Do Ahead
• Chili will keep, in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 4 days.