Instant Pot Turkey Chili – It doesn’t get any easier than this thick and hearty instant pot chili. Ready in no time and great comfort food for those cold nights.
As soon as the weather starts to turn cold I am all about a hearty bowl of chili or soup. Anything that warms you up is what I turn to. I have been making Crock Pot Chili for years, and it is one of the more popular recipes on the blog.
But why not lighten it up just a tiny bit with ground turkey and make it even faster in that Instant Pot?
One of my favorite reasons for cooking in the Instant Pot is how quickly things are done. You get all the slow cooked taste and texture if you are making something like Instant Pot Pulled Pork, but it is ready in no time!
Normally chili takes at least and hour of simmering, and usually the longer the better. But the pressure cooker works it magic and it is ready so much faster and it tastes like it has been cooking all day.
How to Make Instant Pot Turkey Chili
- Start by turning the Instant Pot on Saute to get it hot. Add the oil and the ground turkey and start breaking it up.
- Once the meat is mostly broken up add the onions and cook for 3-5 minutes until the meat is cooked and the onions are tender.
- Add the garlic and let it cook for just about a minute until you can start to smell it.
- Slowly add the beer to the pot, scraping up any of the little bits on the bottom of the pot. If you don’t want to use beer, beef broth is a great substitute.
- Then you add everything else to the pot, cover and lock the lid in place. Make sure the vent is closed and cook under high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once it is done cooking, use the quick release method to open the lid.
- Stir the chili and it is ready to serve!
How To Thicken Chili
I don’t usually have to thicken this chili, but if yours is thin your you like it extra thick here is what you need to do!
- Once the lid to your Instant Pot is open turn it back onto Saute.
- Mix together 2 Tablespoons of cornstarch with 3 Tablespoons of water until it is combined.
- Stir into the chili and let it come to a boil. You just need to have it simmer for 2-3 minutes for it to thicken up.
How Long To Cook Chili In The Instant Pot
The best thing about chili in the Instant Pot is how quickly it is ready. You cook under pressure for only 10 minutes! You do need to brown the meat and cook the onions before hand, so from that to finish it takes about 35 minutes.
You can’t beat under 40 minutes for a thick and hearty bowl of chili!
What Can I Add To Chili
- If you like things spicy you can add a diced jalapeno to your chili when you are browning the meat. It will add a little heat to the whole dish.
- Mix up the beans! I usually use kidney beans in chili, but because of the ground turkey I wanted to mix things up. Canned chili beans are pinto beans, but you could use black beans, white beans or the traditional kidney beans.
- Add more veggies. Any color bell pepper would be great added to this chili to bulk it up and give it even more flavor.
Chili Toppings
- Diced Onions
- Sour Cream
- Jalapenos
- Cheddar Cheese
- Tortilla Chips/Fritos
- Diced Avocado
- Cilantro/Parsley/Chives
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Instant Pot Turkey Chili
Instant Pot Turkey Chili - It doesn't get any easier than this thick and hearty instant pot chili. Ready in no time and great comfort food for those cold nights.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 oz beer (or beef broth)
- 2 (15 oz) cans chili beans in mild chili sauce
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 3 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Topping Ideas
- Cheddar Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Chives
- Diced Onions
- Tortilla Chips
Instructions
- Press Saute on your Instant Pot. Add olive oil and then add ground turkey. Break up the ground turkey into small chunks. Add in the onion and cook for 3-5 minutes until the meat is browned and the onions are soft.
- Add garlic and cook for about 1 minutes, until fragrant.
- Slowly stir in the beer, scraping up any brown bits on the bottom of the pot.
- Add the remaining ingredients, stirring until everything is well combined.
- Cancel the Saute setting, place the lid on and lock it in place. Make sure the vent is closed and turn onto high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once it has finished cooking, do a quick release and open the lid.
- Stir and serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
If after it is done your chili is not thick enough:
- Mix together 2 Tablespoons of cornstarch with 3 Tablespoons of water until it is combined.
- Stir into the chili (with the IP set to saute) and let it come to a boil. You just need to have it simmer for 2-3 minutes for it to thicken up.
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Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 280Total Fat 16gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 11gCholesterol 80mgSodium 773mgCarbohydrates 11gFiber 3gSugar 3gProtein 22g
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.
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Trang says
I seriously love the Instant Pot. This is the perfect recipe for the fall weather and ideal for us since we have a family feed and such a busy schedule!
Allyson Zea says
Saving this recipe for our Halloween chili cookoff! thanks!!!
Matt Taylor says
This instant pot turkey chili is awesome! I love how flavorful it is and how super easy it is to make.
Amanda says
Made the house smell amazing and it came out perfect!
Allyson Zea says
This looks like the perfect meal! Thanks for the easy directions!
Kevin says
This soup is a great way to warm up on the cold nights! Love that you can use beer or beef broth!
Cathy says
Love how quick & easy this is!
Sara Welch says
Another great recipe for my Instant Pot! Looking forward to warming up with this for dinner tonight, indeed!
Catalina says
What a great idea to make a chili from turkey. Sounds so delicious!
Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says
This is such a delicious comforting meal!!