Instant Pot Chili
This Instant Pot Chili provides 20g protein and 133 calories per serving, making it a lean base that pairs with additional protein sources or higher-calorie toppings. Quick-preps 6 servings on the stovetop for flexible meal assembly throughout the week. Works as a side component in your macro framework rather than a standalone main.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Ground Turkey, 99% Lean(454g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- •Chili powder(15g)
- •Chipotle seasoning blend(10g)
- •Cumin, Ground(10g)
- •Garlic powder(5g)
- •Sweet Potato, Baked, Flesh Only
Any sweet potato works. Medium = ~130g. Microwave 5-6 min to speed prep.
- •Bell Pepper
- •Tomato, Canned, Crushed
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(600g)
Instructions
- 1Set an Instant Pot** to saute and drizzle in the olive oil. When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the turkey, onion, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, breaking apart and browning the meat until the turkey is no longer pink and the onion begins to soften, about 7 minutes.
- 2Add chili powder, chipotle chili, cumin, and garlic powder. Let cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 3Add the sweet potatoes, bell pepper, crushed tomatoes, beans, and 1 1/2 cups of chicken broth. Stir well.
- 4Cover, seal, and set to cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- 5Quick release to vent the remaining pressure immediately. If the chili seems too thick, stir in additional chicken or beef broth to reach your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot with desired toppings.
Nutrition — Per Serving
133
calories
20g
protein
5g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 4g
- Saturated fat
- 0.8g
- Sodium
- 269 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.4g
6 servings per batch · ~185g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Instant Pot Chili have per serving?
Each serving delivers 20g of protein at just 133 calories, making this one of the leanest options in the PrepForge library. It's 5g fat and 4g carbs per serving, so it works as either a side dish or base for higher-calorie meals.
How long does Instant Pot Chili take to prep?
This recipe batch-preps 6 servings using quick prep methods on the stovetop, so you're getting multiple meals with minimal time investment. It's a go-to for adding volume to lower-calorie days without spiking prep time.
Is Instant Pot Chili good for fat loss?
At 133 calories and 20g protein per serving, this recipe is purpose-built for fat loss phases where you need filling meals on a tight calorie budget. The minimal fat and carbs give you maximum room for other foods while staying in a deficit.
