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Instant Pot Chili Mac

This recipe is perfect for busy week nights and you can make it in just 25 minutes. All thanks to the instant pot!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Calories 488 kcal

Ingredients
  

  •  2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground lean turkey or lean ground beef
  •  1 onion, diced
  • 2 bell peppers, diced
  • 1 small zucchini
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup of kidney beans, drained and rinsed well
  • 1 ½ cups of uncooked gluten-free elbows
  •  2 teaspoons of chili powder
  •  ¼ teaspoon of salt
  • 1 (14oz) can of tomato sauce
  •  1 (14 oz) can of mildly diced tomatoes
  • 1 ⅓ cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese 
  • Cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Set Instant Pot to sauté. When it is hot, add in the olive oil.  Sauté the ground turkey until nearly cooked through.
  • Add in onions, bell peppers, and saute for a couple minutes until the veggies soften. Then add garlic and zucchini, cook for an additional minute. 
  • Mix seasonings and salt into tomato sauce, then set aside.
  • Set Instant Pot for 3 minutes (if you are using a corn based pasta, do 2 minutes)  After cooktime, do a quick release.
  • When it’s safe to open the lid, give your Chili Mac a good stir, then add cheddar cheese. 
  • Garnish with Cilantro. Serve hot and give yourself a pat on the back!
Keyword Gluten-free Chili Mac, Instant Pot Chili Mac