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Instant Pot Wendy’s Chili Copycat Recipe

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Instant Pot Wendy's Chili Copycat Recipe

Instant Pot Wendy’s Chili Copycat Recipe — This chili recipe is based on the Wendy’s Chili Copycat Recipe that you can find online. It has all of your favorite chili ingredients, but it is made in one pot and cooked quickly in an Instant Pot electric pressure cooker, so it’s healthy too! I love this copycat recipe because it tastes just like Wendy’s Chili without taking hours to cook or dirtying up my kitchen.

Instant Pot Wendy's Chili Copycat Recipe

Instant Pot Wendy’s Chili Copycat Recipe — We’re back with another yummy recipe to try out in your Instant Pot! This time its Wendy’sChilii. Let me tell you, and this is the best instant pot recipe I have tried yet. It was so easy and quick too! Plus, my kids loved it, and we had plenty of leftovers for lunch the next day. What are you waiting for? Get cooking!

Do you love Wendy’sChilii but don’t have an hour to spend in the kitchen? You can make this recipe and have a delicious meal ready in just minutes. Get your kids involved too! They’ll love helping with all the chopping. Making things from scratch is rewarding, and you know exactly what is going into your food when you do it yourself.

There is nothing more comforting and delicious than a hot bowl of homemade Chili, and no one does it better than Wendy’s. It’s one of my true comfort foods for those rainy days and cold, windy days, or on a day when you need a pick me up!

I genuinely love making soups, stews, and chilis in my Instant Pot, and this recipe is no different. Soon you will fall in love with making them too! Some of my favorites that I want to share with you are INSTANT POT CHICKEN POT PIE SOUP, INSTANT POT COPYCAT PANERA’S BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR SOUP, INSTANT POT CURRIED PUMPKIN SOUP, and INSTANT POT NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER.

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What Is Wendy’s Chili Copycat Recipe?

Have you ever wondered what’s in Wendy’s chili recipe? Well, today is your lucky day because we will show you how to make the best copycat Wendy’s chili recipe!

How does Wendy’s make their chili?

The difference between Wendy’s Chili and other chilis is that Wendy’s uses a blend of beans in its recipe. It is made with kidney beans and pintos in the recipe, making for a filling and delicious recipe!

Do you have a craving for a warming bowl of Chili? Let’s get cooking! This recipe is easy to make and will leave your whole family happy. Even the picky eaters in the bunch will enjoy this hearty meal. Add some sour cream, cheese, or even avocado to top it off. There are so many ways you can spice up this dish, too – hot sauce, ground cumin, jalapeño peppers, or black beans are just a few options!

Ingredients Needed For Instant Pot Wendy’s Chili Copycat Recipe

Ingredients Needed For Instant Pot Wendy's Chili Copycat Recipe
  • Lean Ground Beef
  • Onions
  • Green Bell Peppers
  • Jalapenos
  • Celery
  • Chili Seasoning
  • Water
  • Dark Kidney Beans
  • Pinto Beans
  • Diced Tomatoes With Green Chilies
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper

How To Make Wendy’s Chili In Instant Pot

How To Make Instant Pot Wendy's Chili Copycat Recipe

In your Instant Pot, add your meat. Then press the saute button and saute until the meat is browned. (remember to continue to stir it, so it doesn’t stick to the pan and burn)

How To Make Instant Pot Wendy's Chili Copycat Recipe
How To Make Instant Pot Wendy's Chili Copycat Recipe

Once it’s browned, add your vegetables, and saute until they are softened about 5 minutes. Then add your water and chili seasoning, mix well.

How To Make Instant Pot Wendy's Chili Copycat Recipe

Add your beans and the rest of the ingredients and mix well.

Add your lid, make sure the vent is sealed and set the manual high pressure for 10 minutes when the timer beeps, naturally release. When the pressure is done, open your lid, mix well, ladle into bowls, and serve.

How To Make Instant Pot Wendy's Chili Copycat Recipe

How To Make Stovetop Wendy’s Chili:

Do you have a favorite Wendy’s Chili recipe? This is the one that I make at home. It tastes just like the real thing and is easy to make!

This stovetop chili from Wendy’s has all of your favorite ingredients, including pinto beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, onions, jalapeno peppers, cumin, and more. The best part? You can get everything right from your local grocery store. No need for any fancy or hard-to-find ingredients—this dish has it all! Plus, it only takes about 30 minutes to cook up in your skillet (or slow cooker). We love this tasty copycat recipe so much that we had to share it with you…and hopefully soon enough you.

To Make Wendy’s Chili Copycat Recipe On your stovetop, start by browning your meat in the skillet, drain the fat, stir in your vegetables, and simmer until the vegetables are softened, for about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili seasoning, water, and your beans. Continue to simmer for about 40 to 60 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Great topping suggestions:

The best part of eating Chili is all the toppings! Here are a few of our favorites. What are your favorite toppings?

  • Cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Sliced green onions
  • Sliced Avacado
  • Tortilla Chips
  • Black Olives
  • Diced Cilantro
  • Croutons
  • Lime Wedges

Serve With:

What should you serve with Wendy’s Chili copycat recipe? We’re guessing a lot of moms are asking themselves this question. Here are some great ideas for what to serve with your homemade Wendy’sChilii: cornbread muffins, rice cakes, tortilla chips, crackers, or celery sticks.

How To Store:

It’s that time of year when you or someone you know is preparing to make a big batch of Chili for the game day. You probably have some questions about how to store it, but don’t worry, we’ve got your back! Here are some tips and tricks for storingChilii to stay fresh all season long.

The most important thing to do is cool the Chili to room temperature, and then spoon the leftover Chili into an airtight container and place the container into the refrigerator. They will last for about 3 to 5 days.

How To Freeze:

Moms are always looking for the next best way to save time. One of the easiest and most convenient ways to do this is by freezing leftovers! This is a great freezer meal, and I often make a double batch to freeze some for a later day.

Let the chili cool to room temperature, and then place it into a freezer bag and freeze. You can also freeze chili in a Freezer Safe container. TheChilii will remain good for about 2 to 3 months.

Either reheat the frozen chili from frozen or defrost it overnight in the refrigerator.

Is Wendy’s Chili Gluten Free?

Whether you’re a cook or not, you’ve probably heard of Wendy’s chili. It’s one of the signature items on their menu, and for good reason—it’s delicious. But what you may not know is that Wendy’s chili is gluten-free.

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How To Make Instant Pot Wendy's Chili Copycat Recipe
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Instant Pot Wendy’s Chili Copycat Recipe
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

Instant Pot Wendy's Chili Copycat Recipe — We're back with another yummy recipe to try out in your Instant Pot! This time it's Wendy's chili. Let me tell you, and this is the best instant pot recipe I have tried yet. It was so easy and quick too! Plus, my kids loved it, and we had plenty of leftovers for lunch the next day. What are you waiting for? Get cooking!

Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Instant Pot Chili, Instant Pot Wendy’s Chili Copycat Recipe
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 444 kcal
Author: ForkToSpoon.com
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 large onion, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers
  • 1 small jalapeno, seeded and diced
  • 3 stalks celery, peeled and diced
  • 1 package chili seasoning
  • 1 cup water
  • 15 ounces dark kidney beans
  • 15 ounces pinto beans
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes with green chillies
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In your Instant Pot, add your meat. Then press the saute button and saute until the meat is browned. (remember to continue to stir it, so it doesn't stick to the pan and/or burn)

  2. Once it's browned, add your vegetables, and saute until they are softened, about 5 minutes. Then add your water and chili seasoning, mix well.

  3. Add your beans and the rest of the ingredients and mix well.

  4. Add your lid, make sure the vent is sealed and set the manual high pressure for 10 minutes when the timer beeps, naturally release.

  5. When the pressure is done, open your lid, mix well and ladle into bowls.

  6. Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

This recipe can be altered in the following ways:

  • Use ground turkey or chicken instead of ground beef.
  • If you find that you have a lot of grease after cooking your ground beef meat, drain the fat out.
  • This is a great recipe to double, triple for leftovers, and freezes rather well.
  • Add some spices or hot sauce, to make it a bit spicier.
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Wendy's Chili Copycat Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 444 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 94mg31%
Sodium 464mg20%
Potassium 1581mg45%
Carbohydrates 45g15%
Fiber 14g58%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 47g94%
Vitamin A 633IU13%
Vitamin C 28mg34%
Calcium 115mg12%
Iron 9mg50%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Lamar says

    5 stars
    Wow

    Reply
  2. Marie Barber says

    I can’t wait to make the chili

    Reply
  3. 187fat50 says

    5 stars
    Better at home

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  4. Pris Broussard says

    5 stars
    I have a severe tomato allergy and haven’t had chili in 10 years. When I saw this recipe, I had to try and alter it so I could eat my nostalgic Wendy’s Chili! I substituted Nomato Sauce I make at home for the Death Sauce, added a can of green chilis, left out the tomatoes and the tomato sauce. Everything was the same except I cooked it on the stove the old fashioned way. My husband worked at Wendy’s back in the late 70’s when we were in high school and said it tasted just like Wendy’s Chili! He loved it and so do I ❤️❤️❤️!!!

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    • Fredda Castle says

      5 stars
      Thank you for saying don’t need instapot to make this….I make chili a lot…one of the faves here…in a pot on the stove…before INSTA-anything…lol

      Reply

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