Instant Pot Turkey Chili
Cozy up to a bowl of this amazing and easy Instant Pot turkey chili! Packed with flavor and ready in a flash, this tasty no-bean chili is sure to become a family favorite.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 8 oz bacon {chopped}
- 2 lbs ground turkey
- 1.5 cups vegetable juice blend
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 cups butternut squash {cubed}
- 1 green pepper {diced}
- 1/2 cup onion {diced}
- 4 cloves garlic {minced}
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chipotle in adobo sauce
- 1 tsp cumin
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions
- Press "Saute" on your Instant Pot and allow it to heat up for a few minutes. Add the chopped bacon and cook until mostly browned (about 5 minutes).8 oz bacon
- Add the turkey and saute until cooked through. (about 3 minutes). Pro tip: ground turkey cooks super fast so watch it closely and stir often!2 lbs ground turkey
- Add in the vegetable juice and beef broth and deglaze (fancy term for "scrape") the bottom of the Instant Pot to remove any stuck on bits of bacon or turkey.1.5 cups vegetable juice blend, 1 cup beef broth
- Add the remainder of the ingredients. Stir.2 cups butternut squash, 1 green pepper, 1/2 cup onion, 4 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp chipotle in adobo sauce, 1 tsp cumin
- Lock the lid into place and set the steam release handle (valve on top) to "Sealing". Press Manual>High Pressure>5 minutes.
- When the chili has finished cooking, the Instant Pot will beep and switch to ”keep warm". Turn it to "off".
- Allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes and then flip the switch to "venting" to remove any remaining pressure.
- Carefully open the lid, top your chili with toppings of choice, and enjoy!
Notes
- Ground turkey - at most stores you’ll likely find either 93% lean/7% fat or 85% lean/15% fat. Choose which works best for you.
- You may also sub in 2 cups of tomato sauce but the flavor profile will change.
- If you can’t find chipotle in adobo, you can sub in 1/4-1/2 tsp of chipotle powder depending on how spicy you like your food.
Stovetop Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan cook the chopped bacon on medium heat. Cook until mostly browned.
- Add the turkey and saute until cooked through.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and cook with the lid on over low heat for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 748mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5030IU | Vitamin C: 38.7mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2.1mg