Score points with your friends on game day with this quick chili recipe
I'm a fan of making a big batch of chili on a cold day. It's hearty, comforting and a great way to warm up when it's snowing outside. It's also one of the most popular dishes to serve at a Super Bowl party.
This chili is made in an Instant Pot, which is my new favorite kitchen toy. It's a time-saving electric pressure cooker. The tool makes my chili taste like it has been slowly simmering all day long, when it only takes about an hour. But, if you don't have a multicooker, you can make this recipes in a slow cooker. Just saute the veggies, then add them to the a slow cooker with the remaining ingredients and cook on low for eight hours.
I love using chipotles (dried and smoked jalapenos) in my chili. But rather than using the dried kind, I find it easier to use chipotle chilies in adobo sauce. They're easier to work with, and they impart a sweet smoky heat to anything you add them to. You'll find them in the same section as the refried beans and pickled jalapenos at the grocery store.
Instant Pot Chipotle Lentil Chili
Serves 9
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups diced onion
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced carrots
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