PRESSURE COOKER CLASSIC BEEF CHILI

Pressure Cooker Classic Beef Chili image

Chili in the electric pressure cooker is super fast and extremely convenient. This version is on the gently spiced side, so if you're looking for more heat, feel free to increase the chili powder or add a big pinch of cayenne - or throw a couple of extra jalapeños into the pot. Keep in mind that the leaner the beef, the less flavorful the chili. Eighty percent is a good bet here. You can also substitute ground pork or dark meat turkey. Leftover chili freezes like a dream.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground beef
2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
1 large onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 jalapeño, seeded or not, diced
4 cloves garlic, finely grated or minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (13.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (15-ounce) cans pinto or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup 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)

Steps:

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.
Stir in onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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 1/2 teaspoon salt, then cover and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Let pressure release naturally.
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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 390, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 793 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 1 gram