Pressure Cooker 365 Recipe #51: Chili Shells

This was fantastic when I ate it a few hours ago. It’s been a busy night since then and I am off to bed!  I am happy to have my lunch for tomorrow already packed.  Maybe I can hit my snooze button an extra time?

Chilli Shells

Ingredients

• 1 T olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1/2 green pepper, diced
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can mild chili beans
• 2 C water
• 1 box “Shells and Cheese”

Instructions

1. Heat oil in pressure cooker with lid off.  Saute vegetables until soft.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients except for “cheese” packet.
3. Lock lid in place.  Cook at full pressure for 4 minutes.  Release pressure immediately.
4. Stir in cheese packet from the “Shells and Cheese.” Serve with shredded cheddar cheese.

On November 17, 2012 I married the love of my life and met a new love: My pressure cooker! To spread the love I’m using my pressure cooker every day and sharing the recipes on my blog.