Instant Pot Italian Chili

Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker Directions

• Press Saute on Instant Pot to preheat the inner pot. To the heated pot, add olive oil. Add the sausage and ground beef until brown, about 10 minutes. Add the onion and garlic cook for another 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper, carrots, beans, chili powder, rosemary, basil, wine, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, lock the lid and set valve to seal. Press Manual button on Instant Pot and set time to 15 minutes. Once time is up, let the chili naturally release pressure for about 10 minutes to set valve to release remaining pressure.
• Ladle chili into bowls, top with freshly grated Pecorino cheese and a large spoonful of pesto

Stove top Directions:

• Heat a large pot over medium heat with olive oil. Add sausage and ground beef, cook for about 10 minutes or until browned. Add onions and garlic and cook for another 5 minutes. Add bell pepper, carrots, beans, chili powder, rosemary, basil, wine, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, salt and black pepper. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 ½ hours.
• Ladle chili into bowls, top with freshly grated Pecorino cheese and a large spoonful of pesto.