Introduction: Multi-Cooker Chili

About: Award winning Contest cook, Sous Chef at World Food Championship in Dallas, TX 2022; Finalist Pillsbury Bake-Off 2019; Community Cook for Taste of Home magazine; Wife, Daughter, Sister and Aunt

My stove/oven just "died" a few days ago and the repairman can't get here for a week!!! So, I've been using my trusty ol' multi-cooker to make our meals. Today's cooking adventure is Multi-cooker Chili! I must say, it smells amazing .... tastes even better! You can follow this recipe to make this chili on your stove-top as well.

Step 1: EQUIPMENT AND INGREDIENTS

EQUIPMENT:
Multi-cooker (I used a Ninja 5-in-1)

Cutting Board

Sharp knife

Can Opener

Large Mixing Spoon

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80/20)

1 onion, chopped

1/2 cup diced sweet bell pepper

1 15-ounce can tomato sauce

1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes (undrained)

1 15.5-ounce can red kidney beans, undrained

1 19.75-ounce can whole pinto beans, drained

1 15-ounce can whole kernel sweet corn, drained

1 envelope (1 ounce) Chili Seasoning

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon granulated garlic

1 teaspoon Adobo seasoning

Water

Step 2: TURN ON MULTI-COOKER

Add cooking pot and set cooker to saute/sear and temperature on Med/Hi.

Step 3: ADD OIL....

ground beef, onion and peppers. (I usually use green bell pepper but didn't have any on hand, so I used what I had - red and orange mini sweet peppers)

Step 4: SAUTE UNTIL....

meat is no longer pink, stirring OFTEN.

Step 5: ADD THE.....

Tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans and corn.

Step 6: MIX WELL

Step 7: ADD THE SEASONING

Add the chili seasoning in the envelope, chili powder, cumin, garlic and Adobo.

Step 8: MIX WELL

At this point, add water (or beer) if too thick (about 1/3 to 2/3 cup).

Step 9: REDUCE HEAT

to MED and continue to cook for 30-40 minutes or until flavors have blended. Mix often to prevent burning.

Step 10: SERVE

Time to eat the chili!!! Please feel free to garnish with your choice of: shredded Colby Jack Cheese or Monterey Jack Cheese, crushed corn chips and a dollop of sour cream.

Step 11: MAKE THIS CHILI "YOUR OWN"

You can make this chili your own by adding ingredients you like: black beans, garbanzo beans, etc.