Description
Bring the nostalgic, comforting warmth of a classic Canadian coffee chain classic into your own home with this hearty chili recipe. Combining lean ground beef, tender dark red kidney beans, and a unique, slightly sweet tomato base, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring a blend of aromatic vegetables and savory spices, it delivers deep, harmonious flavors in a fraction of the time thanks to the use of a pressure cooker, making it an excellent meal-prep and family-friendly option.
Ingredients
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 onions, diced
3 celery ribs, diced
1 green pepper, diced
19 ounces dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
20 ounces mushrooms, drained and chopped
20 ounces tomato soup
28 ounces diced tomatoes, with juice
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
Set your Instant Pot to the saute function and heat the olive oil.
Add the lean ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
Add the diced onions, celery, and green pepper to the pot and saute until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the tomato soup, diced tomatoes with their juice, mushrooms, kidney beans, chili powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar.
Stir all ingredients thoroughly to combine.
Secure the lid and set the pressure valve to sealing.
Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
Perform a natural pressure release for 10 minutes before switching to a quick release for any remaining pressure.
Stir the chili well before serving hot.
Notes
This chili is freezer-friendly and tastes even better the next day after the flavors meld in the refrigerator. Store in airtight containers for up to 3 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg