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    Published: Mar 16, 2020 by Kemi · This post may contain affiliate links

    Instant Pot Turkey Chili

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    Instant pot turkey chili that is simple, comforting and taste amazing. Try this easy, quick and healthy turkey chili in the instant pot pressure cooker and save time over making it on the stove or slow cooker.

    This pressure cooker chili is made with ground turkey (turkey mince), spices and other ingredients to produce warming, delicious dish the family will enjoy.

    Instant pot turkey chilli served in white bowl

    Read through this entire post for answers to frequently asked questions, tips, storage information and more about this recipe before moving to the printable recipe card for ingredient list and directions.

    A bowl of chili is always a good idea and this turkey chili is no exception. It's easy to cook, makes use of simple ingredients and taste amazing!

    Looking for beef chili recipe? check my instant pot chili or if you do not have electric pressure cooker, check this stovetop chilli con carne recipe.

    Why Instant Pot Turkey Chili

    • Lean ground turkey is lower in calories than beef mince. It also has less saturated fat. So if you are looking to reduce calorie intake, this taste as good as beef chili but with lesser calories.
    • Cooking turkey chili in instant pot saves time as it takes just 15 minutes of pressure cooking and fewminutes natural release making it quicker than stovetop or slow cooker method.
    • It's made in one pot and no baby sitting the pot. As soon as all ingredients go in and you turn on the pressure cook button, you can go about doing other things till the pressure cooker beeps to alert you it's done.
    • This turkey chilli recipe is easy, failproof, delicious and the whole family is bound to like it.
    • Pepper can be adjusted to suit spice level preference.

    Instant Pot Turkey Chili Recipe

    This instant pot turkey chili cooked with turkey, kidney beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, spices and more cooks in your pressure cooker for 15 minutes but tastes like it's been slow cooked all day. It's flavorful, warming, the meat is tender and can be enjoyed by kids and adult alike by adjusting the chilli quantity to suit spice preference.

    This recipe makes use of red kidney beans, you can use canned kidney beans or homemade instant pot kidney beans . You can also cook it without beans for no beans turkey chili!

    Let me show you how to make the simplest pressure cooker turkey chili recipe.

    Ingredients

    Detailed ingredient list in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Ground turkey (minced turkey) - You can use chicken mince.

    Chopped tomatoes - Canned

    Bell pepper

    Onion

    Garlic

    Ginger

    Oregano

    Chilli

    Coriander

    Cumin

    Brown Sugar

    Cocoa (optional)

    Oil- Vegetable , sunflower or olive oil

    Kidney beans

    How to make Turkey Chili in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

    1) Measure out all ingredients. Chop the onion and prepare all ingredients.

    2) Set instant pot to saute function then add oil in the pot of the instant pot.

    3) Add in onions, garlic and turkey mince (ground turkey). Brown the turkey for about 3 minutes.

    onion, garlic and turkey mince

    4) Add in chilli, black pepper, oregano, brown sugar, coriander, cumin and chicken broth.

    Add spices in the browned turkey mince

    4) Stir and deglaze the pot by scraping any brown bits off the bottom. 

    This part is important so you don’t get the burn error which can happen if brown bits are stuck to the bottom of the pot.

    5) After deglazing the pot, turn off the saute function of the instant pot.

    6) Add chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, kidney beans and tomato puree in the pot. Do not stir!

    Add tomatoes, kidney beans, bell peppers

    7) Cover the instant pot with it’s lid then turn the vent into 'sealing' position. Set instant pot to manual pressure cook high 15 minutes. After pressure cooking, do 10 minutes natural pressure release.

    8) When the pressure cooker is depressurised and safe to open, take off the lid and stir.

    9) Switch on saute mode of the instant pot and stir chili until it thickens to how you desire.

    Note that chili will continue to thicken with retained heat.

    turkey chili in instant pot

    What to serve with Turkey chili

    Some recoomendations of ehat to serve with are

    Cornbread , biscuits

    Rice like this instant pot brown rice, basmati rice or jasmine rice.

    Mashed or instant pot roast potatoes.

    Bread like this homemade easy bread recipe.

    turkey chili topped with sour cream

    How to store and reheat

    Do you know that chili taste better the next day? It does! So feel free to make this a day or two ahead.

    To store this turkey chili, cool completely, put in airtight container or freezer bags, label and store in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

    If you want to thaw, put in the fridge overnight to thaw.

    To reheat, heat up on the stove on low heat or microwave from frozen.

    instant pot turkey chili served on brown rice

    Frequently asked questions

    Can i double this recipe?

    Yes you can for the instant pot 6 quart or bigger.

    Is turkey chili healthier than regular beef chili

    Turkey has less saturated fat than beef and also lower in calorieswhich makes it healthier. Use lean ground turkey.

    How long to cook turkey chili in instant pot?

    With this recipe, it takes 15 minutes of pressure cooking and 10 minutes of natural pressure release. Note that it takes about 10 minutes for instant pot to build pressure.

    Can i use frozen turkey mince for this instant pot turkey chili?

    Yes but if you use frozen turkey mince, skip the browning step and add 5 minutes to the pressure cooking time.

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    turkey chili topped with sour cream
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    Instant Pot Turkey Chili (Pressure Cooker Turkey Chili)

    Instant pot turkey chili that is simple, comforting and taste amazing. Try this easy, quick and healthy turkey chili in the instant pot pressure cooker and save time over making it on the stove or slow cooker.This pressure cooker chili is made with ground turkey (turkey mince), spices and other ingredients to produce warming, delicious dish the family will enjoy.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    natural pressure release10 mins
    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, British, Mexican
    Keyword: how to make turkey chili in instant pot, instant pot turkey chili, pressure cooker turkey chili, turkey chili in instant pot
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 214kcal
    Author: Kemi

    Equipment

    • Instant pot pressure cooker

    Ingredients

    • 500 g (1lb) Ground turkey (turkey mince)
    • 1 medium Onion chopped
    • 3 cloves Garlic minced
    • 1.5 tablespoon Chili or to taste
    • 1 teaspoon Cumin
    • ½ teaspoon Oregano
    • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
    • 2 cups Chicken broth
    • 1 can Chopped tomatoes
    • 1 can Red kidney beans drained and rinsed
    • 1 large Bell pepper Chopped
    • 2 tablespoon Tomato puree
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
    • 1 bouillion cube (chicken)
    • 2 tablespoon Oil Vegetable, Sunflower or Olive oil

    Instructions

    • Measure out all ingredients. Chop the onion and prepare all ingredients.
    • Set instant pot to saute function then add oil in the pot of the instant pot.
    • Add in onions, garlic and turkey mince (ground turkey). Brown the turkey for about 3 minutes.
    • Add in chilli, brown sugar, coriander, cumin, bouillion cube and chicken broth.
    • Stir and deglaze the pot by scraping any brown bits off the bottom. This part is important so you don’t get the burn error which can happen if brown bits are stuck to the bottom of the pot.
    • After deglazing the pot, turn off the saute function of the instant pot.
    • Add chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, kidney beans and tomato puree in the pot. Do not stir!
    • Cover the instant pot with it’s lid then turn the vent into 'sealing' position. Set instant pot to manual pressure cook high 15 minutes. After pressure cooking, do 10 minutes natural pressure release.
    • When the pressure cooker is depressurised and safe to open, take off the lid and stir.
    • Switch on saute mode of the instant pot and stir chili until it thickens to how you desire.
      Note that chili will continue to thicken with retained heat.

    Notes

    To store this turkey chili, cool completely, put in airtight container or freezer bags, label and store in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 447mg | Potassium: 501mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1060IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg

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    1. BT says

      March 19, 2020 at 3:01 am

      5 stars
      Looks Good

      Reply
      • Kemi says

        March 21, 2020 at 3:42 pm

        Thank you. Taste good too 😊

        Reply

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