Easy Instant Pot Beef Chili

Method

1. 1

   Set a pressure cooker or Instant Pot to the normal sauté setting. Let it heat before adding the olive oil. Once heated add 2 Tablespoons olive oil and let the oil heat for about 20 seconds making sure the oil is covering the whole bottom of the Instant Pot.

2. 2

   Add the ground beef to the Instant Pot along with a dash of salt and pepper and cook for about 2 minutes not stirring it {you want to create a layer of browning on the meat}. Use a large wooden spoon to break apart the beef and continue to sauté until the beef browned, about 4-5 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain the fat from the ground beef and set aside in a bowl. Add the remaining 1 Tablespoons olive oil to the Insta Pot on the sauté mode still. Add the garlic and onion and cook for 1 minute. Add the bell pepper, jalapeño, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper and cocoa powder and continue to sauté until the bell pepper is tender, about 2 to 3 minutes and the spices start to release their fragrance.

4. 4

   Add 1/2 of a cup of beef broth. Use your spoon to deglaze the pan by scraping away all of the browned bits of food.

5. 5

   Add the ground beef, beans, remaining broth, fire roasted tomatoes and tomato paste in that order {DO NOT MIX} and seal the pot. Cancel the sauté function.

6. 6

   Close lid and pressure cook on Manual at High Pressure for 5 minutes, followed by quick release when time is up. Open the lid carefully.

7. 7

   Stir in fresh cilantro and a dash of salt and pepper. Serve warm with your favorite garnishes like sour cream, cheese, cilantro and crushed chips.