Easy, Healthy Turkey Chili

This instant pot turkey chili recipe is a delightful blend of seasoned ground turkey, kidney and chili beans, and vibrant vegetables, elevated with the aromatic flavors of the Droosh Icon Spice. Simmered to perfection, this chili offers a unique and delicious spin on a classic turkey chili, with a touch of Indian inspiration. You can swap turkey for vegan meat, sausage and / or beef and use any type of beans you want!

INGREDIENTS: 

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 white onion diced
• 2-4 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 jalapeno or green chili diced
• 1-2 bell peppers diced
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) chili beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (28 oz) fire roasted tomatoes 
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 cups veggie or chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika powder
• 2-3 tsp Droosh Icon Spice (add more or less depending on your taste)
• Salt and pepper to your liking- we all like diff amounts, ya know
• Olive or avocado oil for cooking
• Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, cilantro, avocado, tortilla strips, sliced jalapeno 

DIRECTIONS: 

• Chop all veggies and set aside
• Set a pressure cooker or Instant Pot to the normal sauté setting and let it heat before adding the olive oil
• Once heated add 2 tbsp olive oil and let heat for about 20 seconds making sure the oil is covering the whole bottom of the Instant Pot
• Add the onion and saute until it's soft, about 5 minutes then add the tomato paste and saute for 1 minute
• Next, add the ground turkey to the Instant Pot along with some salt and pepper and cook for about 2 minutes not stirring it
• Use a large wooden spoon to break apart the turkey and continue to sauté until the turkey is browned, about 5 minutes
• Add minced garlic, 2-3 tsp The Icon spice and 1/2-1 tsp smoked paprika and stir
• Add beans, bell peppers, fire roasted tomatoes and minced green chili to the pot and sauté until the bell pepper is tender, about 2 to 3 minutes
• Add 1 cup of the veggie or chicken broth to help deglaze your pot and allow all the food to release from the bottom of the pot
• Use your spoon to deglaze the pan by scraping away all of the browned bits
• Close lid and seal, and pressure cook for 10-20 minutes, followed by quick release when time is up
• Turn off your Instant Pot and carefully open your lid
• Stir in fresh cilantro and a dash of salt and pepper and more Icon spice to taste
• Garnish with your fave toppings

TIPS:

• If you don't have or like an Instant Pot you can follow the above steps and cook this in a deep pan or pot on the stove :