Pressure Cooker Chili: A Quick and Flavorful Comfort Food




Prepare Time

  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 20 minutes (plus time to come to pressure and natural release)
  • Total Time: Approximately 40 minutes

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

  1. Set your pressure cooker to the “Sauté” function and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned.
  2. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic to the pot with the beef, sautéing until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), kidney beans, water, tomato paste, chili powder, brown sugar, cocoa powder, ground cumin, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Secure the pressure cooker lid and set it to cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.
  5. After the cooking time has elapsed, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release for any remaining pressure.
  6. Stir the chili, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve hot.

Cook Notes

The addition of cocoa powder and brown sugar creates a rich depth of flavor, balancing the chili’s spicy elements.

Variations

  • Vegetarian Version: Substitute the ground beef with a plant-based meat alternative or additional beans.
  • Spicy Version: Increase the amount of jalapeno pepper and red pepper flakes for a hotter chili.

Keto Version

For a keto-friendly version, omit the beans and add more ground beef or other low-carb vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.

Low-Carb Version

Reduce the beans and add more low-carb vegetables to keep the carb count down while still enjoying a hearty chili.

Nutrition Fact

Approximate nutritional values per serving (may vary based on specific ingredient brands used):

  • Calories: 350
  • Fat: 15g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g (Net carbs: 25g)
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Sodium: 800mg

This Pressure Cooker Chili recipe offers a delicious and convenient way to enjoy a classic dish without the long cooking times. Its rich flavors and hearty ingredients make it a satisfying meal for any occasion, proving that good things don’t always have to wait.

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