Instant Pot Turkey Chili Recipe is the answer to "What's for dinner?" Southwest seasonings, ground turkey and two kinds of beans blend with the tomato-y flavor for a quick and easy Recipe for Chili that you can get on the table in a hurry.
Finally! I made the big leap and bought an Instant Pot! Instant Pot, where have you been all of my life?
Now that I have one... what do I do with it? To help me figure that out, I asked a few of my friends to share a recipe or two with me so that I can learn how to use it. My friend, Jennie came through with this easy and delicious Instant Pot Turkey Chili Recipe.
I've posted several delicious chili recipes like Authentic Texas Chili (also called a "Bowl of Red" as well as my niece, Anne's Ultimate Vegetarian Chili which was featured on Food Network. This is my first with the Instant Pot.
Serve any of these chilies with these warm Whole Wheat Biscuits or warm tortillas. See more suggestions
Time Saving Tips for Chili
Make this Instant Pot Chili Recipe to save time for a fast and easy dinner.
Use leftover grilled turkey breast chunks and skip the sauté step
This Instant Pot Ground Turkey Chili Recipe is from blogging my friend, Jennie Brown, and it is perfect for getting dinner on the table FAST! Here is what Jennie says about this recipe:
"I've made a zillion pots of chili over the years, and I always love it even if I've tried a new ingredient, or spice but, nothing compares to this Instant Pot Turkey Chili Recipe. I wasn't sure if it would measure up to all the other slowly simmered pot's of Chili, but, it surpassed them, and in a fraction of the time. This is truly a delicious meal. It's full of healthy ingredients, it comes together quickly, and you're ready to eat. Put this one in your favorites, because it will easily become the go to recipe for Chili." Jenny Brown.
Save even more time by using leftover grilled turkey in this chili.
Is Turkey a Southwest or Mexican Food?
Yes! Turkey is a very Mexican/ Southwest food. In fact, turkeys are indigenous to the Americas and are considered a "pre-contact" food.
Turkey is delicious in all things Mexican (like enchiladas, tacos, pozole) or Southwest (like chile, BBQ, chimichangas).
This recipe for this 30 Minute Leftover Turkey Bean Soup makes a delicious and easy Southwest dinner idea! Swap out the herbs like sage, thyme and poultry seasoning your favorite taco or chile spices or try this Turkey Taco Seasoning for a Southwest spin. For extra flavor, drain the tomatoes and add little broth. Here is a link for how to make bone broth at home.
Not ready to try Turkey Chili? Have no fear, this Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Chili Recipe is an easy and delicious crowd pleaser. You can't go wrong with beef chili and this Southwest Chili with Black Beans and Corn for and easy week night dinner.
What to Serve with Turkey Chili
Cornbread is my favorite side dish with any kind of chili. My Mayan Calendar Cornbread is a yummy cast iron recipe but, you can make it in a 10 inch cake pan. Turkey and sweet potatoes go together like Forest and Jenny so try this amazing Sweet Potato Cornbread recipe.
Cornbread Waffles topped with Chili adds some fun to your dinner table. Just serve the waffles with a scoop of chili on top.
Cheddar Cheese Quick Bread makes a delicious side dish to chili. It's warm and cheesy. Try this amazing Crock Pot Garlic Bread for a creative twist.
Fluffy, savory Cheese Scones are a delicious side dish for chili. So is this onion sourdough bread recipe. Serve them warm so the butter melts into it the bread, I just love when that happens.
Spoon Turkey Chili over fast and easy Air Fryer Fries Recipe for a Southwest Poutine,
How to Make Ground Turkey Chili in the Instant Pot-
- Turn Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker to "Saute"
- Drizzle oil in bottom of pressure cooker
- Add ground turkey and saute until browned and cooked through (no pink!). Break turkey into small pieces with a wooden spoon while cooking.
- Time saving tip:Chop the onion and mince the garlic while the Instant Pot is heating up and the turkey is browning.
- Add the chopped onion and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook one minute.
- Turn off the saute setting.
- Stir in seasonings: chili seasoning, ground cumin, seasoned pepper, coarse ground garlic salt and seasoned salt to the STILL HOT pressure cooker until well blended.
Add Two Kinds of Canned Beans to Instant Pot Ground Turkey Chili-
Now, just throw everything else in the pot!
Tomatoes- Add can (24 oz)of tomato juice (not shown) and can of stewed tomatoes (shown)—do not drain.
Pinto Beans - Drain and rinse canned Pinto beans ( I use Ranch Style Beans ) and canned dark red Kidney beans (or canned beans of your choice).
Brown Sugar -Stir in in the brown sugar.
Cover -Secure lid and cook 20 minutes as described below.
How to cook Ground Turkey Chili in Instant Pot-
Push the "Saute" setting and cook the ingredients as listed above.
- Next- secure the lid on the Instant Pot, and turn it until it beeps and locks.
- Set the pressure valve to "SEALING" then, press the "MANUAL" button and set the time to 20 minutes.
- When the Instant Pot beeps, and goes to off, watch the time, and after 13 minutes, release the pressure.
- With a pot holder, carefully turn the pressure valve to 'VENTING'. Make sure all the pressure has been released.
- Check the float valve to make sure it is all the way down.
- Remove the lid from the Instant Pot, and stir the chili. It will have thickened a little during cooking.
Garnishes for Instant Pot Ground Turkey Chili-
- After you remove the Ground Turkey Chili from the pressure cooker, dish it into bowls and garnish with your favorite Southwest ingredients.
- Sprinkle chili with shredded cheese, use cheddar cheese or, for an authentic Southwest flavor, use shedded Longhorn or Queso Oaxaca for a cream-y, melt-y cheese.
- Cotija Cheese sprinkled on top gives a salty, tangy flavor like a Latin version of Parmesan Cheese.
- Don't forget the sour cream! If your family likes sour cream, they will love it on this Ground Turkey Chili.
- Thinly slice jalapenos and green onions add a bit of heat and a touch of color.
- Bacon! Bacon is a delicious garnish. Just take crispy cooked bacon and crumble it over the chili.
This really is a fast and easy dinner recipe that is perfect for busy weekends or weeknight meals, I hope you love it!
If you have any questions, you can leave a comment here on this post or you can find me on the Everyday Southwest Facebook Page. I'd love to hear from you!
Instant Pot Turkey Chili Recipe
This healthy Instant Pot Ground Turkey Chili is fast and easy and will but dinner on the table in a hurry.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 large sweet onion - chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 can of stewed tomato's, 15 oz (DO NOT DRAIN)
- 1 can of Pinto beans - drained and rinsed (see notes), I use Ranch Style Beans. DO NOT Drain Ranch Style Beans, you will love the flavor!
- 1 can of dark red Kidney beans - drained and rinsed
- 3 Tablespoons chili seasoning, I used WILLIAMS brand
- 2 Tablespoons ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
- 1 teaspoon coarse ground garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 large can of tomato juice, 24 ounces
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Press the 'Saute' button on the Instant Pot then, add the ground turkey. Cook the turkey until it's golden brown, and no longer pink, (about 20 minutes). Break the turkey into small pieces while it cooks.
- Add the chopped onion and cook for 2 more minutes or until translucent then, add minced garlic.
- Turn off the Saute setting.
- Stir in the garlic salt, seasoned salt, seasoned pepper, chili seasoning and cumin, stir well.
- Pour the Kidney beans and Pinto beans into a strainer or colander, drain and rinse well. Add the beans to the Instant Pot.
- Add the stewed tomatoes with juice and brown sugar to the Instant Pot, and stir well.
- Add the large can of tomato juice, and stir all ingredients together to blend well. Sprinkle a little more garlic salt on the chili, if desired, and stir.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and turn it until it beeps and locks.
- Set the pressure valve to 'SEALING'.
- Press the 'MANUAL' button and set the time to 20 minutes.
- When the Instant Pot beeps and goes to off, watch the time. After 13 minutes, release the pressure by using a pot holder to carefully turn the pressure valve to 'VENTING'. Make sure all the pressure has been released.
- Check the float valve to make sure it's all the way down. Remove the lid from the Instant Pot, and stir the chili. The chili will have thickened a little during cooking.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
- NOTE: The measurement of spices in this recipe will make the chili very flavorful but, it will not be overly spicy. If you prefer your chili really spicy or hot, add more chili powder, or chili seasoning. When the chili has cooked, you can also add a few more seasonings if you choose.
- Top with jalapenos, sour cream, shredded cheese, onions, crouton's, bacon, green onions, or other toppings of your choice.
Notes
NOTE: The measurement of spices in this recipe will make the chili very flavorful, but not overly spicy. If you prefer your chili really spicy or hot, add more chili powder, or chili seasoning. When the chili has cooked, you can also add a few more seasonings if you choose. You can top with jalapeno's, sour cream, shredded cheese, onions, crouton's, bacon, green onions, or other toppings of your choice.
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1 gramsAmount Per Serving Unsaturated Fat 0g
Originally posted Feb 26, 2020 updated Dec 29, 2023
Eileen Kelly
A delicious turkey chili and everyone loved it. I will be making this for my family often.
Raquel
Turkey is a great way to make chili a bit healthier. This great twist helps a yummy comfort food become lower in fat!
Christina
What a great recipe! My family loved the flavor!
Lydia
Yum! This recipe is so tasty and has just the right amount of seasoning. And I love how simple it is to make too! I don't have time for long complicated recipes in this season of life and this recipe was perfect
Corinne Schmitt
I love all your tricks and tips for making recipes turn out extra good. The pinto beans dip and the brown sugar in this recipe make such a big difference!
Natalie Dixon
Love that you use ranch style beans! That's a twist I hadn't tried before and it adds the perfect flavor addition!