Sauté the onions & peppers over medium-high heat until the peppers are tender and the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and then sauté for an additional
Add the ground beef and the salt and pepper. Cook until the beef is cooked thoroughly.
2 lbs ground chuck, 2 teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
Add the spices and the tomato paste. Cooke for a few minutes.
3 to 4 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon paprika, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Add the tomatoes and the beef broth.
28 ounces canned tomatoes, 3 to 4 cups beef broth
Bring the chili to a boil and then reduce the temperature to simmer. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
Slow Cooker Direction For Chili
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain off excess fat.
Add the chopped onion, peppers, and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for a few minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Transfer the cooked meat, onion, and garlic mixture to the slow cooker.
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, and the beef broth. Stir everything together.
Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper over the mixture in the slow cooker. Stir again to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours. The longer cooking time will allow the flavors to meld together. Taste the chili and adjust the seasonings if needed.
Instant Pot Directions For Chili
Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function and allow it to heat up.
Add the ground beef to the Instant Pot and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the Instant Pot and sauté for a few minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Turn off the sauté function.
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, and diced green chilies to the Instant Pot. Stir everything together.
Sprinkle the chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper over the mixture in the Instant Pot. Stir again to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
Close the lid of the Instant Pot and make sure the pressure release valve is set to the sealing position.
Select the "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" setting on the Instant Pot and set the cooking time to 15 minutes on high pressure.
Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for about 10-15 minutes. Then, carefully perform a quick pressure release by turning the pressure release valve to the venting position.
Open the Instant Pot lid and give the chili a stir. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
Serve the chili hot with your desired toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.