Introduction: Multi-Cooker Chili
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.