Best 5 Instant Pot Turkey Chili Recipes

INSTANT POT® TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Combine chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, oregano, cocoa powder, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set seasoning mix aside.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil over high heat and brown ground turkey until crumbly, 3 to 4 minutes. Add onion and jalapeno and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato sauce, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and seasoning mix. Mix to combine, scraping up any browned bits off the bottom of the pot. Close and lock the lid.
• Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir chili and adjust salt, if desired. Serve with your favorite toppings.

INSTANT POT TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a 6-quart multicooker set to the high "Saute" setting. Add turkey, breaking up meat with the back of a spoon, until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Add 1 3/4 cups onion, poblano, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to multicooker; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, and tomato paste; cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, chickpeas, corn, cooked turkey, and 1 cup water. Secure lid of multicooker.
• Cook on high "Bean/Chili" setting for 20 minutes. Once time is complete, allow pressure to release naturally. Carefully remove lid. Adjust seasoning as desired. Serve with remaining 1/4 cup onion, cheese, cilantro, and jalapeno. To store, let chili cool to room temperature, then refrigerate in airtight containers up to 3 days.

INSTANT POT® NO-BEAN TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add ground turkey and turkey sausage. Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes and tomato soup. Close and lock the lid.
• Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add chili seasoning, garlic powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Stir to combine.

INSTANT POT TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Preheat Instant Pot to saute setting. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and swirl to coat. Add turkey, season generously with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and beginning to turn golden, about 8 minutes. Remove turkey to a bowl.
• Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and add onions, poblanos, celery, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until golden in spots, about 8 minutes.
• Make a well in the center and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add chile powder, paprika, cumin, and coriander. Stir to coat with olive oil and cook until fragrant and toasted, about 30 seconds. Add tomato paste, molasses, chopped tomatoes, chiles in adobo and sauce, sweet potatoes, corn, dried beans, and chicken broth. Return turkey to pot and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Top with lid and set pressure to high. Cook 30 minutes. Release pressure naturally for 30 minutes before releasing pressure manually.
• Serve, garnished with sour cream, cilantro, lime wedges, and avocado.

INSTANT POT TURKEY CHILI VERDE

Steps:

• Select the Sauté setting on the Instant Pot and heat the oil. Add the turkey and sauté, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula as it cooks, for about 5 minutes, until cooked through and no traces of pink remain. Add the onion, chiles, garlic, salt, oregano, cumin, and cayenne and cook, stirring occasionally, for another 5 minutes, until the onion has softened and is translucent. Stir in the pinto beans, salsa verde, and broth.
• Secure the lid and set the Pressure Release to Sealing. Press the Cancel button to reset the cooking program, then select the Bean/Chili setting and set the cooking time for 20 minutes at high pressure.
• Let the pressure release naturally for at least 10 minutes, then move the Pressure Release to Venting to release any remaining steam. Open the pot and stir in the chopped cilantro.
• Ladle into bowls and serve hot, topped with the cheese.