Instant Pot Ground Turkey and White Bean Chili

Instant Pot ground turkey and white bean chili is really easy to make - just drop all the ingredients in the pot! Tomatillo salsa (salsa verde) gives this turkey chili just the right amount of flavor and heat.

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My goal was to make this Instant Pot ground turkey chili recipe as easy as possible.

That means:

• No prep work
• No dirty dishes (except the one pot you cook it in)
• Minimal ingredients

Of course, it had to be delicious too!

Just a handful of ingredients - including ground turkey and canned white beans - make a surprisingly flavorful chili once you add a few spices and a jar of tomatillo salsa.

This turkey and white bean chili is easy, fast and flavorful. The perfect weeknight dinner!

Looking for more Instant Pot white bean recipes? Try Instant Pot White Beans (dried beans), Instant Pot white bean soup or Instant Pot white bean, cabbage and tomato soup.

Ingredients

Ground Turkey: Both white and dark turkey meat can be used. You can also substitute ground chicken.

Canned white beans: Any variety of canned white beans can be used.

Tomatillo salsa: Tomatillo salsa is found in most grocery stores next to tomato salsa. It is often sold both on the shelf and in the refrigerator case. You can amp up the heat by choosing hot salsa, instead of mild or medium.

What is Tomatillo Salsa?

Tomatillo salsa, or salsa verde, is green salsa made from tomatillos and green chiles instead of tomatoes. The salsa has a bright, tangy flavor. Salsa verde is often made from roasted tomatillos, which gives the salsa a smoky flavor. However, you can also make raw salsa verde.

Tomatillos are a small, bright green fruit covered in a papery skin. They look a little bit like hard green tomatoes. Before using a tomatillo, remove the husk and rinse the fruit to wash off the slightly sticky film that covers it.

Salsa verde is usually available in hot, medium and mild spice levels. Tomatillos are not spicy, so the spice level depends on the chiles added to the sauce. Sometimes the salsa is bright green, and sometimes it has a darker, less vibrant color.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Saute ground turkey in the Instant Pot. Season with cumin, dried oregano, garlic powder and salt.

Step 2: Add tomatillo salsa, canned white beans and water

Step 3: Cook for 15 minutes on high pressure

Creamy White Turkey Chili

This recipe for white bean and turkey chili is lighter than most white chili recipes, which add dairy products for a rich, creamy texture.

If you'd like a creamier white chili, you can stir in one (or more!) of these ingredients after the turkey chili has cooked.

• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
• Half a block of cream cheese, cut into small cubes
• ¼ cup (or more) creme fraiche

For a creamy, dairy-free white chili you can puree 1 can of the white beans in a blender or food processor before adding it to the chili.

Chili Side Dishes & Garnishes

This chili requires no prep work. Full disclosure, though - you'll need to prep some sides, because what's chili without sides?

I'm talking about grated cheese, green onions, cilantro, sour cream, avocado...you know, the usual!

Turkey and white bean chili is a full meal, but if you'd like a side dish then try:

• Corn on the cob
• Cornbread
• Sliced polenta tube, briefly warmed in a pan with olive oil or butter
• Chips and guacamole

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