Description

Wendy’s Chili Recipe (Copycat) brings the beloved fast-food favorite right into your kitchen, delivering a warm and comforting meal that’s perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This hearty dish features a savory blend of ground beef, beans, and robust spices, making it a filling option that appeals to both kids and adults alike. With its customizable flavor profile, you can adjust the spice levels and add your favorite toppings like cheese and sour cream. Quick to prepare in under 70 minutes, this recipe is not only delicious but also ideal for meal prepping or serving at game day events. Enjoy a bowl of rich, flavorful chili that captures all the goodness of Wendy’s original recipe!

Ingredients

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1 lb lean ground beef
1 small onion (diced)
1 stalk celery (diced)
1 small green pepper (chopped)
10 oz Rotel (tomatoes with green chilies)
28 oz stewed tomatoes
14 oz kidney beans (undrained)
14 oz pinto beans (undrained)
14 oz tomato sauce
1.25 oz dry chili seasoning
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon cooking oil

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Instructions

In a large stock pot, heat cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, diced onion, diced celery, and chopped green pepper. Cook until beef is browned (8-10 minutes). Season with salt and black pepper.
Stir in Rotel tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, undrained kidney beans, undrained pinto beans, tomato sauce, and dry chili seasoning. Mix well.
Reduce heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for one hour.
After simmering, stir in white vinegar to enhance flavors.
Serve hot with desired toppings.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 280
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 17g
Cholesterol: 55mg