Recipe makes 4 servings 

Ingredients: 

  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey 
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 serrano or jalapeño chile, seeded (if desired) and diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste 
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can low-sodium diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cup low-sodium kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cup low-sodium pinto beans, drained and rinsed 
  • 1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese 
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems (optional) 
  • Fresh lime wedges (optional) 

Instructions: 

  1. Set the Instant Pot to the sauté function, high. 
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in the pressure cooker pot. Add half of the turkey, spreading it evenly over the oil, and allow to cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned. Give the meat a good stir and sauté for an additional minute. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the meat to a plate. Repeat the process with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and the remaining turkey. 
  3. Stir in the onion, bell pepper, serrano, and garlic. Cook until they’ve softened, which should take around 5 minutes.
  4. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, oregano, and cumin, and cook until they become fragrant, about 1 minute. Then, stir in the cooked turkey and any juices from the plate, along with the tomatoes, and beans. 
  5. Secure the lid in place and set the pressure cooker to high pressure for 8 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally.
  6. Divide chili into 4 servings. 
  7. Top with 1/4c (1 oz) shredded cheddar. Option to add a squeeze of lime juice and fresh cilantro. 

Adjust ingredients and servings to fit your DayTwo scores! 

Notes: For a slow-cooker adaptation, following step 3, set your slow cooker to the high setting and let it cook for 2 to 3 hours, or choose the low setting and allow it to simmer for 4 to 5 hours.

Adapted from: https://food52.com/recipes/