Our Instant Pot Award Winning Chili Recipe is going viral but we couldn’t help but find an award winning healthy turkey instant pot chili recipe for all of you looking for healthy instant pot recipes!
We hear you loud and clear. Cade and I are sitting on the couch watching the Olympics while the kids are in bed (Women’s Snowboarding to be exact, and Chloe Kim is KILLING IT!!!) and writing this Award Winning Healthy Turkey Instant Pot Chili recipe for you all because holy moly, the requests just keep pouring in!!
We almost didn’t post our classic chili recipe because we figured that everyone was totally set in their ways with their own favorite chili recipes, but boy were we wrong! It’s going crazy on our site!
Immediately we started hearing that we needed a vegetarian and a healthy chili recipe, but we can only test so much, so first up, our Award Winning Healthy Turkey Instant Pot Chili! It’s got turkey bacon to still give that hint of bacon goodness, but in a more lean way, along with ground turkey, and lots of tomato goodness.
Alright, friends if it was you wanting a healthy Instant Pot dinner recipe, this turkey chili in an Instant Pot is for you!
What’s in Instant Pot Turkey Chili?
For this healthy Instant Pot chili recipe, you’ll need ground turkey, turkey bacon, a mixture of black and pinto beans, fire roasted diced tomatoes, tomato paste, three kinds of peppers, red onion, chicken stock, and a variety of dried herbs and spices.
We really wanted to create an Instant Pot turkey chili recipe that could be made with ingredients you already have on hand. You might need to pick up a few of these healthy turkey chili ingredients at the store, but I’m sure you have most of them in your pantry already. Instant pot chili isn’t hard to make, and we wanted to ingredients list to reflect that!
How to Make Ground Turkey Chili in an Instant Pot
Turn your instant pot to sauté and cook bacon until crisp. Once cooked, remove the bacon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any extra grease.
Add the onions and peppers to the Instant Pot and cook until tender. Then, add the ground turkey and brown. At this point, you’ll want to drain off any excess grease before adding in all of the remaining ingredients.
Then, simply turn the Instant Pot to “chili” and cook! Once cooked, you’ll need to allow the pressure to release for 10-15 minutes or quick release with the vent.
How Long Should You Cook Instant Pot Turkey Chili?
Most batches of this award winning turkey chili will be done after 18 minutes. However, we’ve had a few times when the flavor just wasn’t there yet, so feel free to pressure cook a little longer for more flavor, or if your beans are not as tender as you’d like.
What Size Instant Pot Do I Need?
What size of Instant Pot is this healthy turkey chili recipe for? We used a 6qt 7 Function Instant Pot, but you could use a bigger model just fine.
Tips for the Making Turkey Chili in an Instant Pot
When creating this healthy Instant Pot chili, we ditched the kidney beans to lighten things up a little more as kidney beans have a heavier flavor. If desired, you can double the pinto beans in this recipe if you prefer your turkey chili to have more beans.
And because turkey bacon is leaner, you’ll want to add in a drizzle of olive oil while it’s cooking or you’ll possibly trigger the burn error.
Instant Pot FAQs
If you’ve got any questions about cooking in an Instant Pot that aren’t answered below, please refer to our Award Winning Instant Pot Chili Recipe.
What Instant Pot is Best for a Small Family?
We get a lot of questions about what Instant Pot to buy, especially for small families like our own and we still stand by the 6 qt 9 Function Instant Pot. If you have more than three children and they are older then yes, go for the bigger model, but we don’t think you need a bigger size otherwise. We especially like this model because it has the chili function as well as the yogurt. And you know how we are obsessed with our Instant Pot Homemade Yogurt!
What Does Instant Pot Burn Error Mean?
If you’re cooking your chili or our beef stroganoff for example, and you get the burn error that merely means that your Instant Pot is experiencing an overheat error. Your Instant Pot has a feature built in that recognizes when the bottom is getting too hot, dry and overcooked so it will stop the heating process to avoid any further issues.
Why Does it Say Burn on My Instant Pot?
Before we go any further into the recipe, let’s chat about the number one question we’ve been getting about cooking in an Instant Pot: why does it say burn on my Instant Pot, or ovht error on my Instant Pot?
If you get this error you probably don’t have enough liquid at the bottom of the pot. For example, in chili if you get it when cooking your bacon you probably don’t have enough fat rendering out or the pan got too hot before adding the meat so it immediately burned it.
Common Mistakes for Burn Error on Instant Pot
Saute Function on Instant Pot
Probably the most common mistake leading to the burn error comes from using the saute function. Instant Pot is awesome in that you can saute directly in the inner pot, but that means that little brown bits will be stuck to the bottom of the pan which not everyone takes the time to properly clean off those bits before turning it to pressure cook.
Not Turning the Venting Knob to Sealing Position
One of the biggest mistakes that new Instant Pot users make, but later correct quite quickly is forgetting to turn the venting knob to sealing position. Because all fo that moisture is now escaping out of the vent you’ll end up with a dry pot bottom and burned food.
How to Clean an Instant Pot
There are actually a few different things you need to do to clean your Instant Pot, but not all are necessary after every use.
Cleaning the Pot of an Instant Pot
After making dinner you should clean the pot of your Instant Pot. Handle this just like any other pot and give it a quick scrub down in the sink. We always prefer the sink over a dishwasher in order to get those little bits off of the bottom.
How to Clean the Lid of an Instant Pot
- Remove the vent knob and check inside for any food or residue and use a small brush to clean it out if necessary.
- Remove the Float Valve, the hole next to the vent knob is the float valve found under the lid. Make sure it’s wiped clean.
- Remove the anti-block shield, found right next to the float valve and wipe clean.
- The silicone sealing ring (the silicone sealing ring is that cloudy, silicone ring under the lid) should be removed every now and again to remove lingering smells and to make sure everything is functioning and not damaged. If you notice cracking or deformation of the sealing ring, you should replace it right away. (Here’s where you can buy replacement Instant Pot Sealing Rings.)
- The silicone ring can be washed in the dishwasher or soaked in vinegar first to remove odors.
How to Remove the Discolored Finish on Instant Pot Inner Pot
To remove the common rain-bowing effect on the stainless steel inner pot you’ll want to use vinegar.
How to Clean an Instant Pot with Vinegar
Wipe your Instant Pot inner pot clean. Pour in enough white vinegar to cover the bottom of the pot. Let the vinegar sit for 5-7 minutes. Now scrub clean as normal.
Never use steel wool to clean an Instant Pot, as it will scratch the surface of the Instant Potinner pot.
Now, no more talk about cleaning, let’s talk about eating this Award Winning Healthy Turkey Instant Pot Chili! IT’S SO GOOD!
And if you need to know how to make any of the basics in the Instant Pot, check out our Instant Pot Cheat Sheet!
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Award Winning Healthy Turkey Instant Pot Chili
Description
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Pounds Ground Turkey
- 8 Strips Turkey Bacon, chopped
- 1 Can Pinto Beans, 15 ounces, drained
- 1 Can Black Beans, 15 ounces, drained
- 1 Can Fire Roasted Tomatoes, 15 ounces, diced, drained
- 1 Can Tomato Paste, 6 ounce
- 1 Red Onion, small chopped
- 1/2 Red Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 Orange Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 Jalapeño, seeded and minced *optional
- 2 Cups Chicken Stock
- 1 Tablespoon Oregano, dried
- 1 Teaspoon Cumin, ground
- 2 Teaspoons Kosher Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper, ground
- 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic, minced
FOR GARNISH
- Sour Cream
- Cilantro
- Cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Turn your instant pot to sauté and add the bacon. Cook until crisp, stirring often to cook evenly. Remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
- Add the onions and peppers and cook until tender. Add the meat and cook until browned. Drain off any excess grease, we just tilt the pot and use a large spoon. Add all of the remaining ingredients and 3/4 of the bacon and stir to combine.
- Turn the instant pot to chili and cook for 18-20 minutes. Allow pressure to release for 10-15 minutes or quick release with the vent.
- Serve with limes, sour cream, cheese, and a little bacon!
- For the stove: Cook everything in the pot just like you do for the instant pot and then allow to simmer on low heat for 3 hours.
- For the slow cooker: Cook the bacon and set aside on a plate. Cook the onion and peppers and set aside on another plate. Drain any excess grease and add the meat, cooking until browned. Add everything into the pot, leaving out a little bacon for garnish and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
- Most batches will be done after 18 minutes, however we’ve had a few times when the flavor just wasn’t there yet, so feel free to pressure cook a little longer for more flavor or if your beans are not as tender as you’d like.
- To freeze, cool the chili completely. Place in a large ziploc bag or FoodSaver, removing all air and freeze by laying flat for up to 2 months.
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Award Winning Instant Pot Chili
We recently attended a chili cook-off which kicked my obsession with finding an Award Winning Instant Pot Chili Recipe into high gear.
Jalal Karim
Sorry for taking so long to write something to you…been using this for a while now!
Thanks so much. It’s really tasty!
Sweet Basil
Thank you so much!
Ms
is the chili setting low or high pressure? I have an older instant pot model
Sweet Basil
Hello! It is high pressure.
Stacey
Might be my favorite chili recipe ever! Balanced and flavorful. Love the turkey instead of beef to keep it a bit lighter and leaner. Feels decadent while still being healthy. Can add extra spice in your own bowl if desired. Very delicious and will probably be a new staple in my house.
Sweet Basil
You are the best Stacey! Thank you for the feedback!
Janice
I don’t understand – I followed this recipe and it went way over the max line on my 6qt Instant Pot, so I had to take out half and cook it in two batches.
Sweet Basil
Hi Janice! Did you drain all the beans and the fire roasted tomatoes? We have a 6 qt too and it comes close but isn’t over the max fill line.
Brown
This is by far my favorite chili recipe on the planet. I’ve tried all sorts of recipes and chanced upon this one one time and keep coming back to it time and time again. It’s just fantastic. The only difference is that I add 1 tbsp chipotle chili powder and 1.5oz of smokey peated scotch whisky which imparts a fantastic flavor to the chili IMO.
Everyone I’ve ever fixed this for just raves about it. Great recipe!
Sweet Basil
Yay! Thank you so much! This makes my day!
Jennifer
This is seriously the best chili I ever ate. This is definitely a winning recipe!
Sweet Basil
Thank you so much Jennifer!
Deb
New to using an instapot. Curious as to why you mention allowing the chili to cook longer if after designated cooking time the beans aren’t “done” to your liking ….when you are using canned beans , that ,well, are already cooked.🤔
Sweet Basil
Hey Deb! It’s usually a flavor thing more than the beans being done. Although, the beans do get more tender with a little longer cook time.
Shannon
What award did this win?
Sweet Basil
Hi Shannon! It was our church chili cook off! And you can read through the comments and see all the other people who have won chili cook offs with this recipe! 🙂
Catherine
Great recipe but can you clarify what the asterisks at step 3 of the instructions leads to? I can’t seem to find it on Thursday page.
Sweet Basil
Thanks Catherine! I’m not sure what that asterisk was doing in there. I have removed it. Sorry for the confusion!
Kathy
Love this chili! The turkey bacon takes it up a notch and I love the tomato paste and chicken broth combination.
Sweet Basil
Thank you so much Kathy! This recipe is one of my favorites!
Lauren
So so good! Love this elevated chili recipe… def will be making throughout the winter months
Sweet Basil
Thank you so much Lauren!
Kelly
I made this last night exactly as written, except I used regular bacon because I had some on hand, and 2 pounds of turkey because I could only find 1 pound packages in the grocery store. Used the Instant Pot and cooked on the chili setting for 25 minutes with a quick release after 10 minutes. It was DELICIOUS!!! Even my picky 9 year old said it was good. Definitely a keeper! Thanks!!
Sweet Basil
Hi Kelly! LOVE to hear this!! Thank you so much for the feedback!
Molly W
This has been my go-to recipe for a few years now. It is hands down the best chili. I make it every Halloween and throughout the fall and winter! Truly one of my all-time favorite dishes.
Sweet Basil
Yay! Love to hear that Molly! Thank you!
Liz Pereira
This is the one recipe that I constantly get asked to cook for friends and family. Who doesn’t love good quality comfort food? The fact that it’s healthier than regular chili is just a bonus.
Sweet Basil
Isn’t it so great?! It is a favorite in our house too. Thank you so much for the feedback!
Nikki
This is the best chili recipe I have found. I’ve been making it regularly for a couple years now. First time I made it, I followed the recipe pretty closely. I only had a one pound of ground turkey so threw in some zucchini as a filler. Chili was amazing. Now I usually just leave out the turkey bacon, use one pound of 99% ground turkey and throw in whatever veggies I have in the house (zucchini, celery, carrots, butternut squash, corn, or whatever else I have). The seasonings are great and I can throw in whatever I want and it always turns out perfect. Leave out the meat and it makes a great vegetarian chili also. Only 1-2 points on WW also! Thanks for a great recipe!
Sweet Basil
Thank you so much Nikki! And these are great tips! Thank you so much for taking time to leave a comment!
Kim Leon
This is one of my family’s favorite recipes!! My daughter wants to make this but doesn’t have an instapot or slow cooker. How long should she cook it on the stovetop? Will it still be good?
Sweet Basil
Yes, it works great on the stove top! Check step 5 in the instructions. That has all the info you should need cook it on the stove top.
Karen S
The chili is delicious! I followed the recipe twice & twice shortly after starting to cook on the chili option, I’ve gotten the burn notice! I had to depressurize & restart! Any suggestions how not to have this happen? Thank You
Sweet Basil
Hi Karen! There are several sections in this post that address the burn notice. It seems like it really depends on which Instant Pot you have. I’m so sorry for the frustration!
Michael Gray
How do you cook turkey bacon in an instant pot without massive sticking and ruining the pot? Please advise as this is the first step and it was basically a struggle.
Sweet Basil
Hi Michael! This is a great question. I’ve had better luck with some brands over others but now I can’t remember which brand I like best. You can always cook the bacon on the stove top it continues to cause you problems.
Jennifer
Have made this chili several times, it’s a favorite for sure. It has great flavor and the right amount of heat. The only ingredient I didn’t care for is the smoked paprika. It adds a sweetness that we found distracting. The first time I served it my husband asked if it had cinnamon in it! It was the paprika. Other than that, delicious.
Sweet Basil
Thank you so much for the feedback Jennifer! So glad you enjoyed it!
Denise
Such a delicious and easy recipe! I made mine in the instant pot and yum yum yum! Definitely will be making this again.
Sweet Basil
Yay! Love to hear this Denise! Thank you so much for the feedback!
Kas
Thank you for sharing! This is the first recipe I used to try my 3qt Instant Pot! It came out Amazing! And I was able to figure out how to use the different features on the Instant Pot. I made slight changes to accommodate my 3qt and what I like. I used 1lb Turkey, 1.5 cups Chicken Stock, 1/2 Onion, and No tomatoes . I am excited to add this to my Staple Meals ..
Sweet Basil
Yay! Love to hear this . Thank you for the feedback Kas!
Sue P.
I’ve only used my Instant Pot once, over a year ago to make apple sauce. The pressure cooking honestly scares me. But, I decided to try making this chili today, and it’s fantastic. I didn’t set the time properly, so cooked on high pressure for almost 30 minutes, and wasn’t sure when it was safe to open, but eventually figured it out. I halved all the ingredients to fit into my 3-qt pot. I used a little avocado oil to sauté the bacon and veggies because of my fear of the overheating issue, which helped keep things from sticking to the bottom. So, thank you! This was not only a great recipe, but a great way to learn how to use my instant pot.
Sweet Basil
Yay! Thank you so much for the feedback Sue! It made me nervous at first too, so I appreciate your honesty! It will encourage other readers who are hesitant!
Kathy E.
I’ve made this recipe twice now and it’s the best chili I’ve ever made! This time, I ran out of chicken stock, so I subbed in beef stock and it was still fantastic! I did double the amount of fire-roasted tomatoes and I’d do that again. Thanks so much for this winner!
Sweet Basil
Thank you so much Kathy! I’m so glad you enjoy this recipe!
Chandler
Our go-to chili recipe now! This will be one we pass down for generations, I think. 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
Sweet Basil
Yay! Nothing makes us happier than hearing this! Thank you so much Chandler!
Meghan
If I don’t have a chili button on my I stand pot should I use manual pressure?
Sweet Basil
Yes, just go with manual pressure. Great question! Thanks Meghan!
Aly
This recipe is SO good, it’s really hard not to go back for seconds! Sometimes I add a little carrot and celery too. This is my go to chili recipe. I should add that I never make it with the bacon and it is still SO delicious! Thank you so much for sharing! 🙂
Sweet Basil
Thanks again!
Aly
This recipe is SO good, it’s really hard not to go back for seconds! Sometimes I add a little carrot and celery too. This is my go to chili recipe. Thank you so much for sharing! 🙂
Sweet Basil
Yay! Love to hear this Aly!
Lori
This recipe is a real hit with the family. I made it on the stove rather than in the instant pot. It has excellent flavor, and I will definitely make it again.
Sweet Basil
Thank you so much for the feedback! So glad you enjoyed it!
Maia
This recipe came together so easily and the flavor was out of this world! It made the perfect amount for 3 people to have multiple servings with a small amount left over. My only difficulty was the amount of turkey was a little awkward since most packs are sold in 1 lb. I just added more bacon to compensate and it turned out great!
Sweet Basil
Thank you so much for the feedback Maia! So glad you enjoyed it!
Dani
This was delicious! I was trying to use up some garden jalapenos so I used a lot more than one. I also used regular bacon. Other than that I followed the recipe as written. This tastes fantastic!
Sweet Basil
Thank you so much Dani! And thank you for taking time to leave a comment and review!
Jo Elen
Hi! What size can of roasted tomatoes? 15 or the bigger 33 oz can? Thank u!
Sweet Basil
Hello! Just a 15oz can.
Susan
I love this recipe however I don’t understand the serving size. It says it’s for 1 gram. I’m a type 1 diabetic who relies on this type of information for my blood sugar. I’m still giving the recipe itself 5 stars because it’s perfect. Sometimes I improvise but this is always my template for ANY turkey chili I make 🙂 thank you! Ps. Is the serving size per 1 cup not one gram? Thanks!
Sweet Basil
Hi Susan! Yes, it’s 1 cup. I’m so sorry for the confusion. And thank you so much for the feedback!
Anshul
Seriously delicious chili! And super fast in an instantpot
Sweet Basil
Thank you so much!
Anna Marie
What type of ground turkey was used? 99% or 93/7% to obtain these nutrition facts
Sweet Basil
Hi Anna Marie! I used 93/7%. Great question!
Lee Anne
Really good chili.
Sweet Basil
Thank you Lee Anne!
bkb
i love this chili. i rarely use the bacon. i never have fire roasted tomatoes so i’ll add a bit of amino acid, italian seasoning or even cardamon pods. i do think the calorie count is off- when i put it in my food tracker it said one serving (1 cup?) is 425 calories, which, considering how full I am if i eat that much, makes sense.
Sweet Basil
Thank you so much for taking time to leave us a comment! So glad you enjoy this recipe!
Jaclyn
My chili always comes out really soupy with too much liquid left over. It tastes great, but not exactly chili. Any suggestions?
Sweet Basil
Hi Jaclyn! Are you draining both cans of beans and the tomatoes? If you are, then you might want to decrease the broth by 1/2 cup or add another half can of tomato paste.
Lisa Horowitz
This THE best chili I’ve ever made. Or eaten! I had to substitute both the chili powder (I’m guessing the jar I had was about ten years old) and the turkey bacon with a weird McCormick spice called ‘bacon chipotle seasoning’ that my husband picked up somewhere, probably the 99 cent store. Man. Did it do the trick. I measured a bit more than I would have the chili powder. It added a wonderful Smokey flavor with a little kick of heat. I mean to try it as written next time, but thank you for a wonderful recipe!
Sweet Basil
Way to improvise! I love it! Thank you so much for the feedback Lisa! So happy you enjoyed it!
Heather
Hello! I would prefer using regular pork bacon. Do you think it might be too overpowering or change the overall taste too much? I’m making this tonight and look forward to your recommendation. Thanks!
Sweet Basil
Regular bacon will be great! Hope it turned out well!
Heather
Well I went ahead and used pork bacon and it was amazing. Hubby loved it too. I slow cooked it according to your directions in the instant pot. Thanks for a great recipe. Oh, the calories for the bacon swap made it 382 calories per serving (about 1cup) and 18gr of fat. So it’s not too bad if you’re already a healthy eater looking for a great tasting dinner. However, if you have restrictions then I’m sure the turkey bacon version is amazing too. 😋
Sweet Basil
So glad you enjoyed it Heather! And thank you for the tips and feedback!
Alex
I love this chili. I’ve made it several times and it’s perfect for the new diet I’m on. But my question is about the nutrition facts. It says one serving is one gram and I know that’s a typo. How much is one serving, with respect to its nutrition facts?
Sweet Basil
One serving is about 1 cup, maybe a tad more!
Shellie
I’ve heard great things about the recipe from a friend. If I have just a regular pressure cooker, do you have suggestions on what settings to use? Thank you!
Sweet Basil
Hi Shellie! Yes, just regular high pressure or manual setting works great.
Paula
I made this. Awesome. I added a whole sweet potato cubed and it was far the best chili ever. I also used El Molecajete Guaillo chili powder. I bought it off amazon and this is amazing chili powder for chili or Mexican dishes. Thanks for an awesome amazing recipe.
Sweet Basil
Yay! Love to hear this! Thank you Paula!!
Chris
Has anyone ever thought about cutting out all the fluff and just getting to the recipe?
Sweet Basil
If Google liked that, we definitely would! We have a “Jump to Recipe” button so feel free to use that to jump straight down to the recipe card.
Will
Did anyone else find it a bit too salty? Next time I will use one tsp of salt as opposed to two.
Sweet Basil
Hey Will! Salt is a funny thing because everyone tastes it a little differently. You can definitely reduce the salt to your preference!
Cecille S Kinsey
Has anyone ever used the “slow cook” setting on the instant pot for this recipe? Im not sure I have the time to wait on pressure cooking today and would like to slow cook instead.
Sweet Basil
It should work just fine! Follow step 6 in the instruction for cooking in a slow cooker. It should work the same for the “slow cook” setting on the Instant Pot.
Bob
I was thinking about substituting the beans with another 1.5 lb of meat + other veggies like carrots and spinach. Think I’d need to increase the amount of tomato sauce for that?
Sweet Basil
I think you should be ok. If it seems to be too thick before cooking it, you could add a can of tomato sauce.
Devan harding
Wonderfully delicious! Love all the colors and flavors, definitely adding to my must haves.
Sweet Basil
Thank you so much for the feedback Devan!
Kimberly Adams
I christened my new Instapot with this recipe. It was outstanding! I used low fat cheese and sour cream to cut calories where I can. The chili is SO tasty that the lower fat of the cheese and sour cream aren’t even noticed. I will make this again and again. Delish!
Sweet Basil
Yay! Love to hear this Kimberly! This is one of our IP favorites too!
Caroline Ramseyer
I’ve made this recipe half a dozen times now. I make a big batch for my husband and I. I add 2lbs of turkey, 4 cups chicken stock & 2 cans of fire-roasted tomatoes. One whole orange pepper, one whole marbled pepper, one jalapeno. Then I also add 2 healthy tsp scoops of cayenne (we like things spicy). It’s filling, flavorful & perfect for winter. Plus I discovered it when I was signed up for Noom. It’s the perfect meal when watching what I eat.
Sweet Basil
That is so awesome to hear! We love finding healthier ways to eat our favorite meals! Thank you so much for the feedback Caroline!
Amanda
I’m doing Noom as well. What is the serving size you used? Thanks
Tina
This was so delicious! We are big foodies, and everyone loved it (mom, dad, 2 teenage boys). I made a few small edits like swapping 1/2 tsp cayenne for the jalapeño. Biggest thing I changed is that I used 1-1/2 cup pre-soaked (not cooked) beans for one of the cans of beans (They were small white beans). It needs more time obviously for the beans to fully cook. So I did 45 minutes and that was good. 25 wasn’t enough and I had to restart. It probably would have been good with a total of 35 but I was playing it safe! If they’d been bigger beans like kidneys, the 45 minutes would have probably been good. Thank you for the great recipe!
Sweet Basil
Thank you so much for the feedback and the great tips on using dry beans! I appreciate you taking time to give us the feedback! So glad it was a hit for your foodie family!
Bill
What is the serving size? Is says 1g
Sweet Basil
About 1 cup maybe a little more.
Linda
Could it be 2 teaspoons of Chili powder, for some reason when I use the 2 Tablespoons, it is way too HOT.
Sweet Basil
2 Tablespoons is correct, but feel free to do less if you want less heat.
Frank
I once mistook cayenne pepper for chili powder and my chili was too hot for my taste. Cayenne is so much hotter than chili powder. Never made that mistake again. The recipe is so so good and not too spicy.
Sweet Basil
Yowza! I bet that was spicy! Thanks for the feedback Frank!
Ed
Just made this and it is delicious! Leaves me wanting another bowl!
Sweet Basil
Thank you so much for the feedback!!
Kim H
Made this tonight. FANTASTIC! I had 2 bowls! 🥣💗🥣 It’s a keeper!
Sweet Basil
Love to hear this Kim! Thank you!
Karen Jane
Hey this was surprisingly good. My only complaint was that I like a thicker chili, and this was a bit watery. You could really taste the smoked paprika, and it had that depth of flavour that’s often missing from chili recipes. I’ve never used a whole can of tomato paste for chili and I think that really helped. Well done.
Sweet Basil
Thank you for the feedback Karen! You could try reducing the chicken stalk by a half cup to see if it’s more of the thickness you are after.
Dacques Viker
It seems like I have to scroll for minutes just to get to the recipe. Why do you have so much filler, useless and completely worthless text before actually getting to the only part that matters? It sounds like my kids when they afraid to get to the point of asking for something that I may say no to. Anyway, the recipe was OK. Next time, I will not use canned beans. Too much salt.
Austyn Lancaster
There’s a “Jump to Recipe” button at the top. Feel free to use it next time.
Sweet Basil
Bless your heart! Thanks for looking out for us!
Mandy
Reading is fundamental. Especially before useless rambling critiques.
Jennifer
Wow, rude.
Suzanne King
Serving size equals one bowl??? What is the serving size please?
Sweet Basil
About 1-1.5 cups.
Susie
This was so tasty and we even used 93% lean turkey!!! Would definitely make again. A great alternative to beef!!
Sweet Basil
Thank you for the feedback Susie! So happy you enjoyed it!
Cody Busbee
Sooo good. This was my first time to use an Instapot and it came out great!
Sweet Basil
Yippee!! Thanks for the feedback Cody!
Alissa
If I doubled this recipe, how would you recommend cooking it? Would it fit in the Instant Pot?
Sweet Basil
We have been told it doesn’t quite fit in an 8 qt Instant Pot doubled. If you leave out 1 can of beans, it might fit. I honestly would just cook it on the stove top or the slow cooker. It will take longer but you won’t have any problems. There are directions for both in the instructions. It shouldn’t need much more time than it says even though it is doubled.
Liz
Can I do a quick release or should I do a 10 minute npr?
Sweet Basil
Yes, a quick release works just fine!
Dominique
I wanted to just point a quick correction. 389kcal is 389,000 calories. The dish can’t possi have that much. So I think you meant 389 calories.
Sweet Basil
Hi Dominique! Calories and kilocalories are actually equal. The best explanation I’ve found for it is here: https://www.usa.philips.com/c-f/XC000010892/what-is-the-difference-between-kcal-and-calories
Thanks for the great question!
Marina
Would I need to precook beans if I’m using dried black beans or will they cook sufficiently in with the rest of the ingredients?
Sweet Basil
Hi Marina! They need to be cooked ahead of time in order for them to work in this recipe. Great question!
Mona
Hi! I wanted to make this tomorrow but am a little apprehensive about bacon since I’ve never cooked with it. How long do I sauté it? And do I cut it up into bits when adding it back to the pot?
Sweet Basil
Are you using turkey bacon? You’ll know when it is ready. Just like regular bacon, it will harden slightly and brown. After the bacon slices are cooked, just give them a rough chop.
Carrie
Didn’t have the bacon on hand but it still turned out great! So much flavor for a 20 minute chili! Thank you for sharing!
Sweet Basil
We sure love it! Thank you for taking time to leave us a comment!
Brandy
My family devoured this and said it was the best chili they’ve had. Super simple and not time consuming at all. Thanks for sharing it!!!
Sweet Basil
LOVE to hear that! Thanks Brandy!
Kayla
I really like this recipe but my instant pot broke. How long should I cook in a crockpot ?
Sweet Basil
Step 6 in the instructions explain how to make this in a slow cooker.
For the slow cooker: Cook the bacon and set aside on a plate. Cook the onion and peppers and set aside on another plate. Drain any excess grease and add the meat, cooking until browned. Add everything into the pot, leaving out a little bacon for garnish and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
Bridget
Made this last night and it was SO GOOD! The flavors and consistency were perfect! I put my IP on manual high pressure for 20 minutes and it cooked like a dream. So excited to find an easy, healthy recipe that I won’t get tired of. Thanks for sharing with us!
Sweet Basil
Hurray Bridget! We are so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for the feedback!
Stephanie R.
Hi! I’m looking to try this recipe this week. However, we only have a 3 qt IP Mini Duo. Would I need to scale down any of the measurements?
Sweet Basil
I would half the recipe. We have a 6 qt and it if fills it pretty well.
Meg
After setting the IP to “chili” do you use high pressure or low pressure? Thanks!!!
Sweet Basil
High pressure. Enjoy!!
Kathy
Hi there. Just wanted to say thank you for posting this recipe. I think this is the most perfect chili I’ve ever made! I have been looking for a good turkey chili recipe that has a bit of depth to it, and this was amazing. I made it exactly as-is except added about a cup of frozen sweet corn right before cooking to give it some sweet with the smoky. Loved the way it turned out. I will be making this again!
Sweet Basil
Hurray! Thank you so much for taking time to give us some feedback! So glad you enjoyed it!
VICKY WESTERFIELD
This chili was fantastic. My entire family loved it, which is a difficult feat. They started requesting it to be made again later this week.
Sweet Basil
Yippee! Love to hear it!
Marc Bourdage
I have made this for my wife 4 times now and my God this is really good stuff thanks for the recipe. She takes it to work for her lunch.
Sweet Basil
Thank you so much for the feedback Marc! We love to hear this!
Regina Thomson
Please give measurement for serving size, does your 1 bowl hold 1 cup or 3/4 cup even if you tell me the oz of water your bowl holds it will help me.
Sweet Basil
It’s 1 cup.
Alex
Can you make this with the ground turkey still frozen?
Sweet Basil
Hi Alex! It would need to be unthawed first or it won’t cook completely.
Brooke Bonime
Excited to try this tonight! Is worcestire crucial?
Sweet Basil
Not crucial, but you’ll get a slightly different flavor. It will still be delicious!
Matt
If I use 2 lbs of turkey, are all other ingredients proportionate to adjust?
Lisa
Can this be prepared using a 4qt. sized pot?
Sweet Basil
Shoot! We have been asked this a few times and we have a 6 qt size. I would imagine that it would fit just fine, but I’ve never tried it.
Lisa
When preparing this recipe in your 6 qt. pot, do the ingredients reach half way or less? The instructions of my 4 qt. pot says to never fill more than 50%. Thanks!
Sweet Basil
It is a little over half way full.
Lisa
How much volume does this take up in your 6 qt pot? Is it less than halfway?
Rebekah Wrighr
I planned to make something like this so I bought dried beans. Do you have a suggestion on how to use them in this recipe?
Sweet Basil
They will need to be soaked overnight and cooked according to the package. Then they can be used to this recipe. Enjoy!
Rachel
You can pre soak in the instant pot. Cover the beans with one inch of water and set to manual pressure 5 min. Then wait for the pressure to release naturally
CC
Forget being the best chili I’ve ever made, this is hands down the best chili I’ve ever tasted! The whole family loved it. I made it exactly as written, and included the Jalapeno. Don’t skip the smoked paprika, because it really adds to the overall flavor. This recipe is a keeper!
Sweet Basil
Thank you so much for the feedback!! So glad you enjoyed it!
JoshK
I was going to ask the same thing. I usually use dried beans and make them in the IP. Typically you don’t have to soak the beans when cooking them in the IP according to many recipes I’ve seen. But, I was going to guess (and ask) if you definitely needed to cook them before or could adjust the cooking time for the chili. Looks like the prior.
Jen P
Wow – I love, love, love this chili! It’s actually my first time using my Instant Pot (other than for making yogurt). The chili has such a rich, deep flavor. I had to improvise a little bit as I didn’t have bacon ib hand and I already had a can of fava beans open so I used the fava beans and black beans without the pinto beans. I cooked for 20 min and it was perfect. Topped with my homemade yogurt and some shredded havarti cheese. Hubby and I both loved it!! We plan to have it again tomorrow night. Thank you!
Sweet Basil
I’m coming to your house the next time you make it! Your changes sound so good! Glad you enjoyed it!
Mitchell P King
Greetings- I have tried a ton of Turkey Chili recipes and nothing has come close to my “meat” recipe. …..Until I made this one! My wife only eats turkey or chicken and your dish was out of the park good! Many thanks for sharing.
Sweet Basil
Yessss! Love to hear this! Thanks for taking time to leave a comment Mitchell!
Brenna
Probably the best chili I’ve ever eaten and super easy to make. Everyone loved it, it had enough spice but wasn’t overpowering and I had trouble telling myself to stop eating, it’s addictive. Will probably become a weekly thing in our house! Really happy we came across this recipe, thanks for sharing!
Sweet Basil
Yay Brenna! We love to hear that! Anytime I find a recipe that I can add to my weekly arsenal, I am a happy dancing momma!!
Kim Leon
This is one of my family’s favorite recipes!! My daughter wants to make this but doesn’t have an instapot or slow cooker. How long should she cook it on the stovetop? Will it still be good?
Erika
Is there a way to do this with dry beans?
Sweet Basil
Yes. You will need to soak the beans overnight and cook them before adding them to the Instant Pot.
Anna Marie
It says it serves 8 but what is the serving size for each serving?
Sweet Basil
A little more than 1 cup per serving.
megan harrell
Can you make this in a normal crockpot?
Sweet Basil
Absolutely! Step 6 in the instructions explain how to make this in a slow cooker.
For the slow cooker: Cook the bacon and set aside on a plate. Cook the onion and peppers and set aside on another plate. Drain any excess grease and add the meat, cooking until browned. Add everything into the pot, leaving out a little bacon for garnish and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
Evan
If doing this on manual do you use high pressure? Also, it says allow to release for 10-15 minutes of quick release. That usually yields different results, so does it matter?
Beth Beethe
I found that if I chopped the turkey bacon before putting it into the instant pot is much easier!
Sweet Basil
Great tip! thank you!
Ama
could i do this without the beans?
Sweet Basil
Beans are what make up the bulk of this recipe, but you definitely could! I might add more veggies!
ERIKA FRANZ
After putting everything together for the Chili…and after it came to pressure my pot went to burn. I was leery stirring everything together as there would not be enough liquid in the bottom. I have only had this happen one other time with a Swedish meatball recipe and found from other instant pot people it was the stirring….have made again with out stirring and no problem. Should I not do the final step of stirring on this chili as well??
Lisa
I stirred it all together. I did make sure to scrape all the bacon bits off the bottom as I was sautéing the onions and peppers. I added some olive oil to help with that.
Sweet Basil
We have found that stirring it thoroughly helps avoid the burn warning, but if you have had luck with a different technique, then roll with it!!
Andrea R and Brian Q
My boyfriend and I just bought the Instant Pot and this was our first recipe we made in it. Needless to say, we set the bar VERY high. This chili is the best chili we have ever tasted. Thank you so much for sharing!
Sweet Basil
Yay! We love to hear that! So happy you enjoyed it!
Heather B.
Hi! This looks delicious and I can’t wait to try it. Quick question. Will dried beans work in place of canned? I have an insane amount in my pantry and would like to use them up! Thanks!
Valerie
Hi! If I only have the seven function instant pot, without the Chili function, can I still make this? What setting could I put it on?
Sweet Basil
Hi Valerie! Use the “manual” setting for the same amount of time.
Neisha
What chili seasoning did you add?
Paige
Is this recipe for the medium size instant pot?
Sweet Basil
For a 6qt
Floyd Largent
Turkey chili can be scrumptious if properly made, and this recipe had my mouth watering. I can’t wait to try it and freeze extra portions for lunches over the next two weeks. Thank goodness for freezer and microwave, or I’d eat out far too often!
Sweet Basil
That’s exactly what we prefer to do too!
Natalie
I find that this instant pot interesting. Thanks for your useful and detail information about it.
Sooner or later, I will dicuss with my boyfriend for the consideration to buy it so that we can apply your nice recipes xD
Btw, there is an error of the link in your “Award Winning Instant Pot Chili recipe” post connecting with the “instant pot” in amazon.com.
Sweet Basil
Oh thank you!