Instant Pot Turkey Veggie Chili
Healthy, hearty, and fast — this Instant Pot turkey veggie chili is packed with protein and flavor. Perfect for meal prep, weeknights, or freezer meals.
Equipment
- - 6-qt or 8-qt Instant Pot
- Wooden spoon
- Ladle
Ingredients
- - 1 lb ground turkey 85–93% lean
- - 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil
- - ½ medium onion diced
- - 3 garlic cloves minced
- - 1 bell pepper diced
- - 1 small zucchini chopped
- - 1 medium carrot chopped
- - 2 tbsp chili powder
- - 1 tbsp ground cumin
- - 1 tsp dried oregano
- - 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
- - 1 can 15 oz water or broth
- - 1 can 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles
- - 1 can 15 oz black beans, rinsed and drained
- - 1 cup frozen corn
- - Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Turn Instant Pot to Sauté. Add oil and ground turkey, onion, garlic, and veggies. Cook 7–9 minutes until turkey is browned.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, and oregano.
- Add tomato sauce, water/broth, diced tomatoes, beans, and corn. Mix well.
- Seal lid, cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes.
- Let pressure release naturally for 10–15 minutes, then quick release.
- Stir and serve with desired toppings.
Notes
- Deglaze well after sautéing to prevent “burn” warning.
- Use canned fire-roasted tomatoes for added depth.
- Can be doubled (do not exceed max fill line).
- Use canned fire-roasted tomatoes for added depth.
- Can be doubled (do not exceed max fill line).