I have to say… simmering a pot of chili for hours on a cold winter Sunday while we curl up on the couch and watch football is on my list of favorite things to do. I am sure many of you have heard of this new kitchen toy that seems to be all the rage- The Instant Pot. What is the Instant Pot? Essentially it is an electric, programmable, pressure cooker with a lot of extra functions like sauté, steam, pressure cook and it can even make yogurt. Basically you can cook anything you can imagine in this one pot. I have to admit that at first I was totally skeptical. Would the fast cooking time rob my dishes of their deep flavors that my family and I love?? The Answer: Nope! We were first attracted to the Instant Pot because it could replace our slow cooker, and it has even proven to provide better results in far less time. Its multifunctional use is also super convenient in our cozy kitchen where storage space for all sort of kitchen toys is limited. The Instant Pot is also a huge time saver. I can cook a slow cooker recipe that would usually take 6-8 hours, and in under an hour I can have the same meal ready and on the table. This is tremendously helpful on long, busy workdays and I can see it becoming even more critical once the baby arrives! I was also really impressed with how easy the Instant Pot was to clean. Not only did I make this chili all in the pot without needing any additional dishes, but when it was time to clean the pot, the stainless-steel pot was very easy to clean by hand. However, it can also be placed in the dishwasher if you wish. I would say my only reservation so far is that it can be a little bit intimidating. I didn’t have any prior experience to cooking with a pressure cooker, and while the Instant Pot seems to be much easier to use than many pressure-cookers, it is a new style of cooking that definitely has a learning curve. Okay, so let me share with you my Turkey Chili Recipe that I made using the Instant Pot in under an hour. You can also try this recipe in your slow cooker or crockpot, just cook on low for 6-8 hours. Ingredients
Toppings for serving: shredded cheddar cheese, sliced scallions, diced avocado, sour cream
I decided to top mine with a dollop of greek yogurt and shredded cheese. Obviously, we don't do chili night in this house without some home made corn bread too.... Do you have an Instant Pot? Share your favortie reciepe below. If you give my Turkey Chili a try please be sure to let me know what you think too! xo
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