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Instant Pot Ground Turkey Chili

Name: Instant Pot Ground Turkey Chili Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 1 yellow onion (diced); 1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced); 1 jalapeno* (seeded and minced); 2 pounds ground turkey; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 4 cans Rotel Tomatoes and Green Chiles (4 (10 ounce) cans); 2 cups chicken stock; 15 ounces kidney beans ((1 can), drained); 15 ounces pinto beans ((1 can), drained); ½ Tablespoon ground cumin; ½ Tablespoon smoked paprika; ½ Tablespoon chili powder; 2 bay leaves

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Instant Pot Ground Turkey Chili is such a great way to make a healthy turkey chili recipe with tons of flavor.

Instant Pot Ground Turkey Chili is such a great way to make a healthy turkey chili recipe without having to use the stove top and speed up the process with pressure cooking with tons of flavor.

You will still get the rich flavors of this great recipe for hearty chili but in less cooking time and you will still get a healthy chili recipe that will become one of your family favorites for comfort food.

The nice thing about using the Instant Pot over the slow cooker is that you can cook the lean ground turkey right in the pot with the sauté mode and not have to make more dirty dishes but still get the perfect meal for a homemade pot of chili.

A bowl of chili with ground meat, beans, cheese, and diced tomatoes, garnished with herbs, sits on a table next to cornbread, chopped green herbs, and a glass of water.

A bowl of chili containing meat, beans, tomatoes, green peppers, and topped with shredded cheese and chopped herbs.

Recipe Ingredient Notes

Olive oil
Yellow onion, diced
Red bell pepper, seeded and diced
Jalapeno*, seeded and minced
Ground turkey
Salt
Black pepper
Garlic powder
Rotel
Chicken stock
Red kidney beans, drained
Pinto beans, drained
Ground cumin
Smoked paprika
Chili powder
Bay leaves

How to Make Instant Pot Ground Turkey Chili

Saute. Allow your Instant Pot to heat up for a minute or so on the sauté function. Add the olive oil to the bottom of the pot and allow it to heat for a few seconds before adding the onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
Brown the turkey. Add the ground turkey and remaining ingredients to season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as you go, for 5-7 minutes or until browned on all sides.
Load the instant pot. Stir the Rotel, chicken stock, kidney beans, pinto beans, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, and bay leaves into the turkey.
Cook. Seal the instant pot by turning the valve to the sealing position and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Allow the pressure to naturally release before opening the instant pot.
Season. Give the chili a stir and a taste. Season with extra salt and pepper if desired.

Two bowls of chili topped with sour cream, shredded cheese, and herbs sit on a wooden board next to a bowl of cornbread muffins, chopped herbs, and a jar. Spoons and a napkin are also visible.

Two bowls of chili topped with sour cream, chopped tomatoes, green peppers, and parsley. A bowl of chopped parsley is seen in the background.

Recipe Notes

Including jalapeños are optional. Swap out for a milder or spicer pepper depending on your preferences.
Adjust the type of beans (black or white beans) you use depending on your preferences.
Customize your chili with your favorite toppings: sour cream, green onions, cheddar cheese, red onion, or fresh cilantro.

Storage Suggestions

Refrigerator: Once the chili has cooled completely, keep chili in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
Freezer: Once the chili has cooled completely, place it in a large ziplock bag, laying it flat for up to 2 months. When you want to reheat the chili, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator. Once thawed, in a saucepan or microwave, heat completely until it is warmed throughout.

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