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Instant Pot Turkey Chili

Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword healthy dinner recipe, instant pot, turkey chili
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 large bowls

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium sweet onion chopped
  • 2 large carrots chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 15-ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can white kidney beans (or great northern beans), drained and rinsed
  • 2 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes
  • 3 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Heat the Instant Pot using the Saute function. Add the olive oil, onion, and carrots. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the onions are just starting to brown-- about 5 minutes.
  • In the Instant Pot, using the saute setting, add the olive oil.
  • Add the onion and carrots until onions start to brown. This will take about 5 minutes.
  • Add the turkey and garlic and saute for another 5 or so minutes, stirring often to break up the meat.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • Add water if you think it's needed. In my 6-quart Instant Pot, I add 1 cup of water to make sure that the beans are just barely covered during cooking.
  • Stir in the rest of the ingredients.
  • Put on the lid and make sure it's in the sealing position.
  • Choose the pressure cook setting, high, and cook for 7 minutes.
  • Carefully, open the valve to do a quick release.
  • Carefully take off the lid. Serve warm.
  • Let the leftovers cool completely and then refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.

Notes

  • Remember the pressure cooker will take 15 to 20 minutes to come to pressure. The cook time starts once the pressure has been built up and takes 20 minutes to cook. If you’re on a schedule, you’ll want to take note of the total time.
  • When you do a quick release, be careful because steam will quickly escape. I recommend using a towel or oven mitts to protect yourself from a burn.