Instant Pot Chipotle Beef and Sweet Potato Chili

Submitted by tacocat1000

"One of our favorites and you get a full flavored chili without waiting for hours. This recipe was born on a Tuesday night when I only had 4 sweet potatoes and frozen beef that needed to be used."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 lb beef chuck, 1-inch cubes
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, finely chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1 large sweet potato (or 4 small ones)
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 -15 ounce crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 cups water

directions

1. Set your instant pot to saute mode. Add in the oil, onions and garlic. Cook until soft.
2. Stir in the stew meat and ground beef. Cook until browned, about 10 minutes.
3. Pour in the water and deglaze the pan for a minute. Turn off instant pot.
4. Stir in remaining ingredients except for the beans and sweet potatoes. Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes. Natural release for 5 minutes.
5. Add in the sweet potatoes and rinsed beans. Cook on high pressure for another 10 minutes. Do a quick release so the sweet potatoes aren’t overcooked.
6. Salt to taste and serve with your favorite chili toppings!