Instant Pot Slow-Cooked Ground Beef And Cocoa Chili

Name: Instant Pot Slow-Cooked Ground Beef And Cocoa Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 medium white or yellow onions, finely chopped; 1 medium green or red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 small jalapeno, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped; 1 pound ground beef; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus extra as needed; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra as needed; 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 1 cup store-bought reduced-salt beef broth, or homemade beef broth; Finely grated zest and freshly squeezed juice of 2 medium limes; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; Crushed roasted peanuts, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium white or yellow onions, finely chopped
1 medium green or red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small jalapeno, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
1 pound ground beef
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus extra as needed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra as needed
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup store-bought reduced-salt beef broth, or homemade beef broth
Finely grated zest and freshly squeezed juice of 2 medium limes
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
Crushed roasted peanuts, for garnish

1
Press Saute 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 jalapeno. Cook with the lid off, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften slightly, about 5 minutes. Add the beef and saute until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with crushed peanuts.
6
Chili will keep, in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 4 days.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 2 medium white or yellow onions, finely chopped, 1 medium green or red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Instant Pot Slow-Cooked Ground Beef And Cocoa Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!