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Instant Pot Turkey Chili with Chipotle Crema

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The ideal busy-weeknight dinner: Easy Instant Pot Turkey Chili with Chipotle Crema! This luscious comfort food recipe is hearty, healthy, and ready in 30 minutes!


When I think of winter weather recipes, a satisfying bowl of chili tops my list! So, today I’m sharing my best Indian-fusion Instant Pot Turkey Chili (with Chipotle Crema) – it’s the perfect “spicy” to warm you from the inside out! This ground turkey chili with beans, marinara sauce, vegetable broth and spices is loaded with great textures and flavors all in one bowl and garnished with a cool, chipotle sour cream mixture. It’s incredible!

This recipe is just right for make-ahead meal prep, family dinnertime, a quick lunch or even a simple snack on snow days!

I hope you all enjoy this recipe and when you make it, be sure to tag me on @thechutneylife so I can see your wonderful creations! Happy Eating!

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Few Important Pro Tips:

  • Measure out all the spices before turning on the Instant Pot to make this recipe faster.
  • If you don’t want so much heat, simply cut back on the peppery spices.
  • This classic chili recipe can easily be doubled if your instant pot is large enough.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, pico de gallo, chipotle sour cream, and a side of crunchy tortilla chips!
  • This chili can be made in the slow cooker, simply follow the first 2 steps in a skillet before adding the rest into the crock pot. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Top the finished bowls with the chipotle crema.

How Do I Thicken Turkey Chili?

The best way to thicken your chili in the Instant Pot (or InstaPot) is: 1) Make sure you drain the canned beans thoroughly; and 2) Simply let the chili cook a little longer. It will continue to thicken as it cooks and, for that matter, as it cools down.

What If My Chili is Too Spicy?

If your turkey chili has too much heat for you, simply add in more neutral ingredients like beans, tomato or marinara sauce, vegetable broth, or add in a splash of sweetness (sugar or honey) or acid (lemon juice or vinegar). You could also serve the chili over a bowl of rice or with crackers to help dilute the spiciness.

Instant Pot Turkey Chili

Instant Pot Turkey Chili

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PREP TIME: 15 mins
COOK TIME: 15 mins
TIME: 30 mins
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Ingredients


  • 1.5 cups diced onions

  • 1 lb ground turkey

  • 1 cup red bell peppers, diced

  • 1 cup green bell peppers, diced

  • 1.5 tbsp garlic, minced

  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds

  • 3 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 tsp coriander powder

  • 2.5 tsp cumin powder

  • 1 tsp oregano

  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder

  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

  • 2 tsp taco seasoning

  • 2 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp garam masala

  • 1.5 tsp paprika

  • 1.5 tbsp chipotle in adobo sauce (from canned chipotle peppers)

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 2 sprigs thyme

  • 2 cups marinara sauce

  • 3 cups vegetable broth

  • 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

  • 2 tbsp oil

  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

  • 1/2 tsp salt


Chipotle Crema



  • Blend the following in a blender or food processor until smooth:

  • 1/2 cup sour cream

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder

  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo (from canned chipotles)

Directions

  1. Turn the Instant Pot onto Saute mode and once it's hot add the 2 tbsp of oil. Next add the cumin seeds and let them splutter for about 30 seconds. Next add the diced onions, bay leaves, and thyme. Cook until the onions are slightly translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
  2. Next add the diced peppers, and continue to cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic, tomato paste and cook for about 3-4 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the tomato paste is well combined and the peppers have started to soften.
  3. Next add the ground turkey, salt, spices except the chipotle in adobo and stir for about 4-5 minutes to allow the turkey to cook. Add the broth, stir well and place a lid on the Instant Pot. Hit cancel and switch the Instant Pot to high pressure cook mode and set the timer for 5 minutes. Once the timer goes off, let the Instant Pot cool down for 10 minutes and then quick release and place the Instant Pot back on Saute Mode.
  4. Add the marinara, rinsed beans, chipotle in adobo sauce, cilantro and simmer for about 8-10 minutes to let the chili thicken a bit. Remove from heat when ready.
  5. Serve with toppings of shredded cheese, pico de gallo, chipotle sour cream, and a side of tortilla chips for some crunch!
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