Ingredients
- 2 pounds (900g) beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Olive oil, as needed
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 long hot pepper, chopped
- 1 Cubanelle pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 12 fl oz (355ml) bottle beer or ale
- 1 cup (240ml) beef broth
- 2 x 14-ounce (400g) cans diced tomatoes
- 2 x 14-ounce (400g) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
Optional Extras
- 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
- Shredded cheese, to serve
- Sour cream, to serve
Equipment
- Pressure cooker
- Plate
- Can opener
- Liquid measuring cup
- Chef’s knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooking spoon
Method
- Heat the pressure cooker using the sauté function or over medium-high heat. Add enough olive oil to coat the base.
- Brown the beef in batches, then transfer it to a plate.
- Add a little more oil if needed. Cook the onion over medium heat until tender and lightly browned.
- Add the garlic, long hot pepper and Cubanelle pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the chili powder and cumin, plus the red pepper flakes if using. Cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the beer and scrape up the browned bits from the base.
- Return the beef to the cooker. Add the broth, tomatoes and black beans.
- Lock the lid and bring the cooker to high pressure. Cook for 20 minutes.
- Allow a 10-minute natural pressure release, then release any pressure still in the cooker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- If the chili is thinner than you want, simmer it uncovered using the sauté function.
- Serve with shredded cheese and sour cream.
Notes
- Pressure cookers and Instant pots vary, so I recommend that you follow the pressure cooker manufacturer’s filling and release instructions.
