Multi-Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Chili

Adapted from: Bacon Cheeseburger Chili

Yield – 8 servings

Preparation Time – 15 minutes

Cooking Time – 8 hours and 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 small white onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 15 oz. can white beans
• 15 oz. can pinto beans
• 4 cups beef or chicken broth
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 cups whole milk or heavy cream
• Salt and pepper
• 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
• Side: veggies or side salad

Directions

• In the multi-cooker insert on stovetop low or Saute at 350 F, brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic. Drain, if needed, and return to the insert.
• Add the undrained cans of beans, broth and 1-2 cups of water (depending on how thick you want the chili)
• SLOW COOKER: Set on low and cook for 8 hours. Once done cooking, stir in 1 cup of cheese and 2 cups whole milk or heavy cream to the chili in the multi-cooker.
• STOVETOP: Set on stovetop high or Saute at 400 F and bring to bubbling. Let cook at a rolling bubble for 8 to 10 minutes, to allow flavors to mingle and marry. Once done cooking, stir in 1 cup of cheese and 2 cups whole milk or heavy cream to the chili. Ladle into bowls.
• Cook and crumble the bacon and serve as garnish with the other half of the shredded cheese.
• Serve Multi-Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Chili with some veggies or side salad.