Chili

1 lb dry red kidney beans
2 medium onions
4 medium carrots
2 bell peppers
2 lb ground beef (at least 90% lean)
2 T minced garlic
4 C beef broth
1 C water
3 T chili powder
1 T dried oregano
1 T cumin powder
2 t cocoa powder
1 t salt
1 t black pepper
1 t cayenne pepper
5 medium tomatoes
3/8 C corn meal (not measured precisely)
1 loaf bread

Rinse beans and discard any debris.
Set aside.
Dice onions and set aside.
Peel carrots and cut into 3" chunks, no smaller, and set aside.
Cut bell peppers into 1" pieces, no smaller, and set aside.
Set to High Sauté.
Sauté ground beef 6 mins or until brown, and set aside.
Sauté onions.
Mince in garlic.
Add broth, water, and spices (no tomatoes or cornmeal.)
Pressure Cook High 34 mins.
Quick Release Pressure.
Meanwhile, dice tomatoes.
Add tomatoes.
Add corn meal to thicken.
Serve with fresh bread.

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