Chili Con Carne

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A hearty, pressure-cooked beef and kidney bean chili with deep, savory flavors
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This classic American chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy evenings. Ground beef is browned with onions, green peppers, and celery, then simmered with kidney beans and tomatoes until tender. The addition of garlic and chili powder creates a rich, aromatic sauce that coats every bite. Cooking it under pressure intensifies the flavors and ensures the meat is incredibly tender. It’s a simple, satisfying meal that comes together quickly, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Serve it hot with cornbread or over rice for a filling, family-friendly dinner.

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Chili Con Carne

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 660.3

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This classic American chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy evenings. Ground beef is browned with onions, green peppers, and celery, then simmered with kidney beans and tomatoes until tender. The addition of garlic and chili powder creates a rich, aromatic sauce that coats every bite. Cooking it under pressure intensifies the flavors and ensures the meat is incredibly tender. It&# 226;ÂÂs a simple, satisfying meal that comes together quickly, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Serve it hot with cornbread or over rice for a filling, family-friendly dinner.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the fat or drippings in a pressure cooker over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground beef and brown it well, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  3. Stir in the diced onion, green pepper, and celery; sauté until softened.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.
  5. Mash one cup of the kidney beans with a fork or potato masher.
  6. Add the mashed beans, the remaining whole beans, tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar, and chili powder to the cooker.
  7. Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  8. Secure the lid and bring the pressure cooker to 15 psi.
  9. Cook under pressure for 15 minutes.
  10. Release the pressure immediately using the quick-release method.
  11. Open the lid and let the chili simmer uncovered for a few minutes to thicken to your desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 660.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.1g42%
Saturated Fat 10.5g53%
Cholesterol 133.5mg45%
Sodium 9967.9mg416%
Total Carbohydrate 43.8g15%
Dietary Fiber 11.8g48%
Sugars 9.5g
Protein 58.0g116%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: american, beans, beef, canned, carne, celery, chili, con, diced, drippings, fat, garlic, green, ground, kidney, main, minced, onion, pepper, powder
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