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Copycat Wendy’s Chili Instant Pot Recipe

Posted by Jessica Pinney on January 23, 2019, last updated October 1, 2020

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Wendys Chili Recipe in Instant Pot

My Instant Pot has been my best friend allllll winter. I’ve been using it to make lots of soups, bone broths, and other dishes that help nourish my chilly soul. One of my absolute favorite new winter staple recipes to make is this Instant Pot Copycat Wendy’s Chili. 

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Instant Pot Wendy's Chili Recipe

Wendy’s arguably serves the most popular chili in the fast-food world. There’s a reason it’s a crowd-pleaser – it’s pretty damn tasty without being too spicy.

Making it at home in the IP is the fastest and easiest way to whip up a batch. We like to make a pot of it at the beginning of the week, then portion the rest out to reheat for lunches. It’s a great way to help keep the grocery budget down and save time.

The ingredients for copycat Wendy’s chili are pretty standard and can be found at any grocery store. Wendy’s actually uses leftover hamburgers in their chili, but I used lean ground beef in this homemade version.

Wendy's Chili Instant Pot Recipe  

Ingredients:

  • Lean Ground Beef
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Kidney Beans
  • Pinto Beans
  • Tomatoes 
  • Onion
  • Jalapeno
  • Celery
  • Green Bell Pepper
  • Cumin
  • Chili Powder
  • Black Pepper
  • Salt
  • Butter
  • Cayenne Pepper

FAQs

Is Wendy’s chili made from old burgers?

Yes, Wendy’s makes their chili from burgers that were not sold. These patties are chopped up and then saved to use in the next batch of chili. 

Can you freeze Wendy’s chili?

Yes, you can freeze Wendy’s chili. This copycat Wendy’s chili can also be frozen. 

Can you reheat Wendy’s chili?

Yes, Wendy’s chili can be reheated. You can easily reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop. 

Is Wendy’s chili vegetarian?

No, Wendy’s chili is not vegetarian. It is packed full of beef.

Is Wendy’s chili dairy-free?

Wendy’s does not include any dairy in their chili, however, if you have a dairy allergy it may not be safe to eat. They use grilled hamburger patties for the meat that could have been grilled next to a patty with cheese, so cross-contamination could be an issue. 

Can you buy Wendy’s chili by the gallon?

Wendy’s does sell a family size chili which serves 5-6 people. If you need it by the gallon though, why not make this homemade version?

Wendy's Instant Pot Chili

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Instant Pot Wendy’s Chili Recipe

Make copycat Wendy’s Chili in the Instant Pot with this quick & easy recipe.

  • Author: Jessica Pinney
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 6
  • Total Time: 21 minutes
  • Yield: 5 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Cuisine: American
Wendys Chili Recipe in Instant Pot
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Ingredients

1lb Lean Ground Beef

15oz Can of Tomato Sauce

15oz Can of Kidney Beans

15oz Can of Pinto Beans

14.5oz Can of Diced Tomatoes

Yellow Onion, diced

1 Jalapeno, deseeded and diced

1 Stalk of Celery

1 Green Bell Pepper, diced

1/2 Tablespoon Cumin

1/8 Cup Chili Powder

1/2 Tsp Black Pepper

1 Tsp Salt

1/2 Cup Water

1/2 Tablespoon Butter

1/8 Tsp Cayenne Pepper

Instructions

Turn your Instant Pot to the high saute setting. Add the ground beef and saute until browned. (You can drain the grease if desired, but I do not when using lean ground beef.)

Add all of the remaining ingredients (do not drain the beans). Cook on High Pressure for 6 minutes. When the cooking is complete, you can perform a quick release. Serve warm.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 383

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  1. Linda says

    January 28, 2019 at 12:49 pm

    I just made this. It is easy and delicious. Will definitely make again.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  2. Brittany S says

    January 28, 2019 at 4:18 pm

    This recipe was really easy and tastes very similar to the Wendy’s recipe. This will save me a lot of money!! I made a double batch yesterday….some for now and the other half will be frozen. Thanks for the recipe!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Jeannie H Brinkmeier says

    January 29, 2019 at 3:32 pm

    I made this today and it was delicious! Thanks for the IP recipe.

    Reply
  4. Jessica says

    May 7, 2019 at 8:44 am

    By chance does anyone know how to modify this for making with dried beans? Ty 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 14, 2020 at 11:38 am

      You could find a recipe for cooking dried beans in the IP and then follow this recipe from there.

      Reply
  5. Dave says

    August 27, 2019 at 12:29 pm

    I tried twice and got the “burn notice” both times. Followed the recipe to the “t”. Any ideas?

    Reply
    • Jessica Pinney says

      September 8, 2019 at 10:44 am

      Hey Dave! I can’t be sure, but I have a few guesses. 1) When browning the ground beef, be sure to stir often so no pieces of it get stuck to the bottom of the pot. Anything stuck to the bottom of the pot can cause a burn error. 2) Make sure to add the ingredients in the order they are listed and do not stir. Stirring can also cause a burn error.
      Hope that helps!

      Reply
  6. Wishbone says

    September 24, 2019 at 7:19 am

    I made this and it turned out well. Left out the 1/2 cup of water, and when I make it again
    I will also skip the Cayenne.

    Thank you for posting this recipe.

    ★★★★

    Reply
  7. Sophia Shinn says

    September 25, 2019 at 11:41 am

    This is easy and delicious! To save time I use frozen mirepoix (onion, celery and carrot) and frozen chopped green peppers.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Jessica Pinney says

      September 26, 2019 at 4:23 pm

      Great time-saving hack, Sophia! Thanks for sharing and I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe.

      Reply
  8. Susan Magee says

    December 9, 2019 at 4:41 am

    It was delicious. Next time I will leave out the water. I would like it a little bit thicker. It was probably because I did not add pinto beans – don’t like them.
    On the other hand, if I double the beef. I will add the water. Easiest Chili I ever made; I will definitely
    make it again.

    ★★★★

    Reply
  9. Bonnie says

    February 10, 2020 at 3:52 pm

    Was good. But would leave out the water as we like chili a bit thicker.

    Reply
  10. MJ says

    July 11, 2020 at 8:14 am

    Can you double the recipe in a 6 qt IP?

    Reply

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