Whether you like your chili with ground meat or chuck roast, pinto beans or no beans at all, the basic method for making it is the same. It does involve several items you don’t often see in chili, like molasses and coffee, but I’ve been modifying this recipe over the years to the point where this is what I like. In a pot, heat up the oil and add in the onion, garlic, chili powder and cumin.
Add the tomato juice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans and pinto beans to either the skillet or slow cooker, depending on which you are using. Like another commenter, this recipe was the first thing I made wth my new Instant Pot cooker. You can also lay down some pinto beans on top of the spaghetti before adding the chili.
I used dried beans, soaked overnight, and was concerned about them being done …