Ingredients
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2 1/4 lbs lean ground beef
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1/2 cup olive oil
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1 lb onion, chopped
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6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1 1/2 cups kidney beans, soaked
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3 cups canned tomatoes, drained and chopped
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2 bay leaves
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1 tablespoon salt (I used 1 1/2 Tbsp Mrs Dash Table blend)
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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3 tablespoons chili powder
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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2 cups water
Instructions
- Divide meat into 2 batches. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in cooker for about 2 minutes. Brown and remove first batch. Add another 2 tablespoons oil to cooker. Brown and remover second batch.
- Add remaining oil (4 tablespoons) to cooker. Add onions and garlic. Stir fry til onions are light brown. Add meat and remaining ingredients. Stir.
- Close cooker. Bring to full pressure on high heat. Reduce heat and chook for 18 minutes.
- Remove cooker from heat. Allow to cool naturally.
- Open cooker. Discard bay leaves. Serve hot.