Instant Pot Cowboy Chili
- Yield 8 servings
- Prep 15 minutes
- Cook 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total 1 hour 30 minutes
Instant Pot Cowboy Chili sits in the Beef section of Regbie. The card serves 8 servings. Plan on 1 hour 30 minutes from the first measure to the plate. The amounts and the method are both written on this page.
Ingredients
Yield: 8 servings
- For the chili:
- 4 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 4 slices bacon, cut into ¼-inch pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion, cut into ½-inch dice
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- Juice from ½ small lime
- Freshly ground black pepper
- For the finish:
- ½ medium white onion, cut into ¼-inch dice
- ½ cup minced fresh cilantro
- ½ cup julienned radish
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
- Plain full-fat coconut yogurt, skippable
Method
In a large bowl, toss the cubed beef with the salt and keep nearby.
Turn on the sauté function on your Instant Pot, and when the metal insert is hot, toss in the sliced bacon. Whisk the bacon occasionally to ensure even browning. Once the bacon bits are crunchy, move them to a paper-towel lined platter with a slotted spoon.
Dump in the onion and tomato paste and sauté until the onions are softened, about 2-3 minutes.
In the meantime, combine the ancho chile powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, and the broth in a small bowl or measuring cup. Stir until smooth and then mix in the chocolate shavings.
When the onions are softened, mix in the garlic and chili-chocolate mixture. Leave for 1 minute or until fragrant.
Tip in the salted beef, cooked bacon, and lime juice. Whisk well to combine.
Cancel the sauté function. Lock the lid and program your Instant Pot to cook under high pressure for 35 minutes.
When the chili is finished cooking, let the pressure drop naturally. If you’re impatient, wait 15 minutes after the chili is finished cooking before you manually release the pressure.
Taste the stew and season accordingly with salt and pepper. Top the chili with a reliable garnishes, such as white onions and cilantro, radishes, coconut yogurt, and/or lime juice.
