Instant Pot Butternut Squash Chili is filled with big, warm spices. The cumin, chili powder and dry mustard add warm flavor. With loads of butternut squash, turkey and beans it balance the spices.
Next time try the Boilermaker Chili - it's amazing!
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Why you'll love this recipe
✔️ Using the instant pot makes this quick and easy.
✔️ Speaking of quick, canned beans are a great shortcut.
✔️ Great flavor and easy to make.
Ingredients
For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- black beans or kidney beans
- turkey meat or stew meat, use your favorite.
- butternut squash
- canned tomatoes
Instructions
- Start by sautéing the turkey meat in the Instant Pot.
- Add the diced vegetables.
- Season with the spices.
- Add the tomatoes and beans.
- Seal and let the Instant Pot do the work for you!
I would be amiss not to mention if you're looking for a great side dish to serve with this chili, my skillet cornbread.... now there's a great choice! It's super easy to make and a cast iron skillet makes for a great crust all over the chili!
Now when it comes to this chili, whether you make it in the Instant Pot or on the stove top, this is a great chili and a delicious meal.
See how easy it is to make?
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Butternut Squash Chili
Equipment
- 1 Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 cups butternut squash
- 1 bell pepper diced, I used red bell pepper
- 1 sweet yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 14 oz can black beans* undrained - I've used both black beans & kidney beans.
- 1 28 oz. can peeled tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon to 1 salt to taste at the end of cooking
Instructions
- Instant Pot Directions - Turn the IP to saute, when hot add the ground turkey and brown.
- While it is cooking dice the onion, bell pepper. Peel and dice the squash.
- When the meat is browned, add the onion, bell pepper & squash to the stock pot. Also add the spices - cumin, chili powder, yellow mustard & black pepper.
- Sauté for about five minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. Mince the garlic and add it to the pot, sauté for another minute.
- Next Add the black beans, canned tomatoes and brown sugar. Stir well to combine.
- Change setting to chili/beans. Add the lid and seal. Set timing to 15 minutes
- Quick release when done. Stir and serve
- Stove Top Directions - In a large stock pot over medium heat, brown the ground turkey. While it is cooking dice the onion, bell pepper & squash.
- When the meat is browned, pour off any excess fat - then add the onion, bell pepper & squash to the stock pot. Also add the spices - cumin, chili powder, ground mustard & black pepper. Sauté for about five minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. Mince the garlic and add it to the pot, sauté for another minute.
- Next Add the beans, canned tomatoes and brown sugar. Stir well to combine, reduce heat to low and simmer covered for about 45 minutes - stirring occasionally.
Notes
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Recipe backstory
My Mom is a recent convert to Instant Pot cooking also. I've been sending my recipes to her to try before sharing them with you. My folks have certainly enjoyed their Instant Pot cooking!
Dad is the other camera nut in the family (I come about it honestly, I swear!) and he posted this picture on Facebook the other day. He actually got in a debate with another asking WHY there were beans in this chili? And WHAT are you doing with all that cheese? (that isn't cheese, it is squash!)
Butternut squash in chili? Sure, why not! People feel pretty strong about their chili so I'm calling this a healthier version of chili. Here's what you'll need.
Lois says
I made this the other day and was very easy and very very good. My family loved it.
Bowl Me Over says
GREAT!! Thanks for swing back and letting me know Lois! This chili freezes really well too, I just took some out of the freezer and we enjoyed it last night. Thank you again!!