Instant Pot Slow-Cooked Ground Beef and Cocoa Chili
Instant Pot Slow-Cooked Ground Beef and Cocoa Chili is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Press Sauté and select the lowest temperature.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPress Sauté and select the lowest temperature.
Place the olive oil in the inner pot, wait about 1 minute for it to warm, then add the onions, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeño.
Cook with the lid off, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften slightly, about 5 minutes.
Add the beef and sauté until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
Add the chili powder, cocoa powder, salt, pepper, tomatoes, broth, and lime zest and juices and stir to combine, scraping up any brown bits off the bottom.
Close and lock the lid.
Set the valve to Venting.
Attach the condensation collector.
Press Cancel, then press Slow Cook and select the lowest temperature.
Set the time to 5 hours.
When the cooking time is finished, press Cancel and remove the lid.
Add the beans, stir to distribute evenly, and then close and lock the lid to allow the residual heat to warm the beans, about 5 minutes.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt and pepper as needed.
Serve hot, garnished with crushed peanuts.
Chili will keep, in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 4 days.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.