Multi-Cooker Chili with Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage

Programmable pressure cookers, aka multi-cookers, help make this hearty chili recipe an easy, no fuss option for any night. You'll want to soak the beans overnight - this simple step yields a great texture and really brings out the smoky flavor of the sausage. Serve with your favorite toppings.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 339 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup dried pinto beans
• 1 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1 cup diced yellow onion
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 cup dried black beans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the beans in a large mixing bowl and add 6 cups of water. Let rest for 8 to 12 hours. Drain.

Step 2

Using the Saute function, heat the multi-cooker over high heat. Add the olive oil then smoked sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes, until lightly browned and some of the fat has rendered. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate.

Step 3

Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the salt, chili seasoning, beans, diced tomatoes, and chicken stock. Stir well to combine, scraping browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Step 4

Lock the lid in place and turn the top valve to seal. Set the multi-cooker to cook at high pressure for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build. Let pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then release remaining pressure manually.

Step 5

Return the sausage to the pot and stir well to combine.