This high protein Instant Pot Turkey Chili is a hearty, nutritious meal packed with lean ground turkey, beans, and plenty of flavor, all ready in under 45 minutes. This easy turkey chili recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and is a great way to add more protein to your dinner routine.
1can(14 oz / 400 g) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1can(14 oz / 400 g) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
½cup(75g)frozen sweet corn
2cans(14 oz / 400 g) crushed tomatoes
Fresh cilantro, to garnish
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Instructions
Set your Instant Pot to the Sauté setting and heat the olive oil. Add the chopped onion, garlic and red bell pepper and cook for 2–3 minutes until it starts to soften.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion
2 large garlic cloves
1 medium red bell pepper
Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until no longer pink.
1 pound lean ground turkey
Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the turkey and vegetables with the spices.
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Pour in the chicken stock, then add the pinto beans, kidney beans, frozen corn, and crushed tomatoes. Stir to combine, making sure nothing is stuck to the bottom of the pot.
2 cups chicken stock
1 can (14 oz / 400 g) pinto beans
1 can (14 oz / 400 g) red kidney beans
½ cup frozen sweet corn
2 cans (14 oz / 400 g) crushed tomatoes
Cancel the Sauté setting. Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook (Manual) on high for 10 minutes.
Once the cooking time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
Open the lid, stir the chili, and taste for seasoning. Adjust salt and pepper if needed
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and your favorite toppings.
Fresh cilantro
Notes
Always scrape the bottom of the pot after browning the turkey and adding liquids to prevent the “burn” warning on your Instant Pot.
Letting the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes helps the chili thicken and keeps the turkey nice and tender.