Soups, Salads & Sauces
1-1/2 lb Ground beef
3 Tbs Olive Oil
Spices::
1 Tbs Onion powder
1 Tbs Garlic powder
1-2 Tbs Chili powder
1 Tbs Ground cumin seeds
1 tsp Dried oregano
1 tsp Dried thyme
1 tsp Smoked paprika
2 tsp Salt
Rest of ingredients::
1 ea Onion, medium, diced
2 Tbs Garlic, minced
2 Tbs Tomato paste
3 cans, 15 oz Pinto beans
1 cup Chicken broth
1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbs Soy sauce
2 cans, 15 oz Diced tomatoes
Cornstarch slurry::
2 Tbs Cornstarch
2 Tbs Water
Adapted from sweetandsavorymeals.com by BBF, August, 2018.
Brown the ground beef in the InstantPot using the Saute setting for 5 minutes. Pour off juices, and brown for another 5-7 minutes. Stir all the while to break up into small pieces.
While beef is browning, add all the spices and dried herbs to bowl and whisk together.
When beef is done browning, add the diced onion and minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring often.
Add the mixed spices to the beef, stir and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Deglaze the pot by adding 1/3 cup of chicken broth to the pot and, using a wooden spoon, scrape the bottom of the pot until it is clean. Cook the beef in the broth for 5 minutes, to reduce the moisture.
Add the tomato paste and reserved beef juices, stir to combine.
Add the beans with their juice and stir gently to combine.
Combine the remaining chicken broth with the worcestershire sauce and soy sauce and add the mixture to the pot. Gently stir to combine.
Drain the diced tomatoes and add to the pot; stir to combine.
Add the bay leaves.
Close the IP with the lid. Turn the steam release vent to 'sealing' and using the manual setting, set it to cook for 12 minutes at High Pressure.
When the cook time is up, allow the pressure to reduce on its own without opening the steam release vent for 15 minutes; this is called Natural Pressure Release. After 15 minutes gently release the rest of the pressure by opening the vent.
Open the lid and discard bay leaves. Gently stir the chili.
In a small bowl mix cornstarch with water until dissolved and add it to the pot. Gently stir to combine and let it simmer for 5 minutes until it thickens.
Serve with a garnish of sour cream, shredded cheese and/or avocado.