Best 6 Pressure Cooker Andouille Lentil Chili Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Pressure Cooker Andouille Lentil Chili, a hearty and wholesome dish that combines the smokiness of andouille sausage, the earthy goodness of lentils, and a symphony of aromatic spices. This delectable chili is not only a culinary delight but also a breeze to prepare in your trusty pressure cooker. With just a few simple steps, you'll have a piping hot bowl of this comforting chili ready to warm your soul on a chilly day.

This recipe offers variations to suit your dietary preferences. For a classic meat-based chili, use traditional ground beef. For a vegetarian twist, substitute plant-based ground meat or crumbled tofu. And for those who love a bit of heat, kick it up a notch with diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.

In addition to the main Pressure Cooker Andouille Lentil Chili recipe, this article provides a treasure trove of other chili variations to satisfy every palate. Experiment with the crowd-pleasing Turkey Chili, brimming with lean ground turkey, black beans, and corn. If you're craving a smoky and rich flavor, try the irresistible Smoked Paprika Chipotle Chili, which is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

For those who love a hearty and rustic chili, the Beef and Bean Chili is a must-try. This classic recipe features tender chunks of beef, plump beans, and a medley of spices, all simmered to perfection. And if you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, the 30-Minute Chili is your go-to option, packed with ground beef, veggies, and a flavorful blend of seasonings.

So, gather your ingredients, fire up your pressure cooker, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones craving more. From the classic Pressure Cooker Andouille Lentil Chili to the diverse array of chili variations, this article has something for every chili enthusiast.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BEEF AND LENTIL CHILI



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Lentils were one of the crops on my dad's farm when we were growing up, and they're the best-kept secret in this delicious chili recipe. This dish is great for a large family meal and also freezes well. Everyone who asks for this recipe is amazed at how simple it is. -Cindy Agee, Lewiston, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 ounce semisweet chocolate
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
2 cups water

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook ground beef and onion, crumbling meat, over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add next 5 ingredients; bring to a boil. Add lentils and water. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until lentils are soft, about 1 hour, stirring often. Add water if mixture seems too dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 655mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

PRESSURE-COOKER LENTIL STEW



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This tasty vegetarian stew lets you take a break from meat. Adding the cream at the end gives it a lovely smoother texture. -Michelle Collins, Suffolk Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced, divided
8 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups vegetable broth
2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
2 cups water
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
6 cups hot cooked basmati or jasmine rice
Optional: Sliced green onions or minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, cook and stir half the onions until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes, ginger and garlic, coriander, cumin and cayenne; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Press cancel. Stir in broth, lentils, water, green chiles and remaining onion., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 15 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally. Just before serving, stir in cream. In a small skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add cumin seeds; cook and stir until golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Add to lentil mixture., Serve with rice. If desired, sprinkle with green onions or cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

PRESSURE COOKER CHILI



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There's nothing like a steamy hot bowl of chili on a cold snowy day. What's even better is having it ready within 35 minutes from start to finish.

Provided by Spyce

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground beef
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 sweet onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (14.5 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Place the ground beef in the pressure cooker over medium high heat; cook until brown and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the ground beef, and drain off the excess fat.
  • Return the open pressure cooker to the burner over medium heat, pour in the olive oil, and stir in the onion, green pepper, and jalapeno pepper. Cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes, until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic, and cook and stir for about 30 more seconds. Return the meat to the pressure cooker; mix in the kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, cocoa powder, red pepper flakes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and water.
  • Lock the lid, bring the cooker up to pressure, reduce heat to maintain pressure, and cook for 8 minutes. Remove cooker from the heat, and let the pressure reduce on its own, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • When the pressure is fully released, remove the lid, stir the chili, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 46.4 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 789.5 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

PRESSURE COOKER CLASSIC BEEF CHILI



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Chili in the electric pressure cooker is super fast and extremely convenient. This version is on the gently spiced side, so if you're looking for more heat, feel free to increase the chili powder or add a big pinch of cayenne - or throw a couple of extra jalapeños into the pot. Keep in mind that the leaner the beef, the less flavorful the chili. Eighty percent is a good bet here. You can also substitute ground pork or dark meat turkey. Leftover chili freezes like a dream.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     soups and stews, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground beef
2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
1 large onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 jalapeño, seeded or not, diced
4 cloves garlic, finely grated or minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (13.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (15-ounce) cans pinto or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems
Fresh lime juice, to taste
Sour cream, for serving
Cubed avocado, for serving (optional)
Pickled jalapeño, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in the pressure cooker (see Tip) set to the sauté function on high if possible. Add beef, spread it over the bottom of the pot over the oil, and let it brown without stirring for 7 minutes. Give it a good stir and sauté for 1 more minute, then use a slotted spoon to transfer it to a plate. Season meat with 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Stir in onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in chili powder, tomato paste, and cumin, cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in beef and any juices from the plate, oregano, tomatoes, beans and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, then cover and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Let pressure release naturally.
  • Stir in cilantro and a squeeze or two of lime juice, then taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve with sour cream, avocado and pickled jalapeño if you like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 390, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 793 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 1 gram

FIREHOUSE CHILI



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As one of the cooks at the firehouse, I used to prepare meals for 10 men. This firehouse chili recipe was among their favorites. -Richard Clements, San Dimas, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons canola oil
4 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
4 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3 cans (28 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons ground cumin
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat canola oil over medium heat. Brown beef in batches, crumbling meat, until no longer pink; drain and set aside. Add onions and green pepper; cook until tender. Return meat to Dutch oven. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, about 1-1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PRESSURE-COOKER SPANISH CHILI



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I like to prepare this Spanish chili on the weekend so I have an instant weeknight dinner on hand. I've come to love my pressure cooker because it makes mealtime a breeze. -Lynn Faria, Meriden, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 envelope Goya Sazon with coriander and annatto (1 teaspoon)
1 teaspoon baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
Optional Toppings: sour cream and green onions

Steps:

  • Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; adjust for medium heat. Cook beef until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in onion, sweet red pepper, green pepper, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, brown sugar, chili powder, Sazon, cocoa, pepper, salt and cayenne. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 8 minutes. Let pressure release naturally., Select saute setting and adjust for low heat. Stir in beans and vinegar. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through and chili reachers desired consistency. If desired, serve with optional toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 699mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Soak the lentils for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help them cook more evenly and reduce the cooking time.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your chili. This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Chili is a versatile dish that can be customized to your taste.
  • Serve chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, or diced avocado.

Conclusion:

Pressure cooker andouille lentil chili is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a cozy weekend lunch. With its combination of protein-packed lentils, smoky andouille sausage, and a variety of vegetables, this chili is sure to satisfy everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying chili recipe, give this pressure cooker andouille lentil chili a try. You won't be disappointed!

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