Chili is one of those one pot meals that is great for any time of the year. Whether you’re trying to warm yourself up in the midst of a cold winter or doing a summer potluck with friends, you can’t go wrong with chili! We’ve used lean turkey, loaded it up with veggies, and added beans to make this a super healthy, hearty and delicious meal.
Tex Mex Turkey Chili
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Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dry oregano
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1½ pounds ground turkey- we used 97% lean
- 1½ cups chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 large poblano pepper diced
- 1-2 medium jalapeños, stems and seeds removed, finely diced (use more for spicier chili)
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
- Water- fill the 28 ounce tomato can
- 2 14 ounce cans black beans rinsed and drained
- 2 teaspoons Cocoa Powder
Instructions
- Turn on InstantPot to Saute mode
- Add oil
- Add onions, bell pepper, poblano and jalapeños and sauté for 3-4 minutes
- Add spices: garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt and pepper
- Saute for one minute and stir
- Add ground turkey and Worcestershire sauce-break up turkey using your utensil (turkey will turn a whitish color because it is lean)
- Continue to cook turkey for 5 minutes
- Add tomatoes, water, cocoa and black beans-Stir well
- Close the InstantPot lid and lock
- Turn vent on the lid to CLOSE VENT to prevent air from escaping
- Press CANCEL on the InstantPot
- Set pot to MANUAL mode
- Set to HIGH PRESSURE
- Set timer to 15 minutes
- Once timer goes off, allow the chili to sit for a minimum of 10 mins to naturally release the steam
- After 10 minutes, manually release the steam by opening the vent. The silver prong will drop back into the lid. BE CAREFUL OF THE HOT STEAM
- If you want the chili to have less liquid, set the InstantPot to Saute mode and simmer until you reach the desired consistency
- Serve with your favorite toppings! Enjoy!
Notes
Serving suggestion:
Serve with your favorite toppings: Shredded cheese, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), onions, green onions (scallions),
tortilla chips, crackers, fritos, salsa, etc
Can be thickened to use on nachos, baked potatoes or eaten as is.
Variations:
As mentioned in the technique, you can thicken the chili if you do not like it soupy.
To make it spicier: add 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper when adding the other spices
VEGETARIAN VARIATION: Omit turkey and add other types of beans or vegetables. You can also use soy based crumbles to substitute for the meat.
NO ONION/NO GARLIC VARIATION: Omit onions and garlic. Use other types of beans and vegetables instead of the turkey.
Storage Options:
Mason Jars, Plastic containers, glass containers
Serve with your favorite toppings: Shredded cheese, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), onions, green onions (scallions),
tortilla chips, crackers, fritos, salsa, etc
Can be thickened to use on nachos, baked potatoes or eaten as is.
Variations:
As mentioned in the technique, you can thicken the chili if you do not like it soupy.
To make it spicier: add 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper when adding the other spices
VEGETARIAN VARIATION: Omit turkey and add other types of beans or vegetables. You can also use soy based crumbles to substitute for the meat.
NO ONION/NO GARLIC VARIATION: Omit onions and garlic. Use other types of beans and vegetables instead of the turkey.
Storage Options:
Mason Jars, Plastic containers, glass containers
