Ingredients

  • 14 oz dried kidney beans
  • 3 None onions, 1 whole, 2 finely chopped
  • 1 None dried bay leaf
  • 5.25 oz pancetta, finely chopped
  • 1 None chorizo sausage (about 6 oz), finely chopped
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp dried chilli flakes
  • 2 1/3 cups tomato pasta sauce
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 5-6 sprigs cilantro

Method

  • Place beans in large bowl, cover with cold water, and let soak overnight. Rinse under cold water and drain.
  • Combine beans, the whole onion, bay leaf and 6 cups water in 6 1/2 quart pressure cooker; secure lid. Bring cooker to high pressure. Reduce heat to stabilize pressure, then cook for 15 mins. Release pressure using quick release method and remove lid. Drain beans, reserving 1 2/3 cups of the cooking liquid. Discard onion and bay leaf.
  • Cook pancetta and chorizo in uncovered pressure cooker until browned. Add chopped onion and cook, stirring, until softened. Add beef and cook, stirring, until browned. Stir in garlic and spices.
  • Return beans to cooker with sauce, oregano and reserved cooking liquid; season to taste. Bring cooker to high pressure. Reduce heat to stabilize pressure, then cook for 8 mins. Release pressure using quick release method and remove lid. Let stand for 5 mins.
  • Serve chili con carne with sour cream and sprinkled with cilantro.