Wendy’s Chili Recipe (Copycat)
Wendy’s Chili Recipe (Copycat) is a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. This hearty chili combines lean ground beef with a medley of fresh vegetables, beans, and robust spices to create a flavor-packed meal that’s easy to prepare. Whether you cook it on the stovetop or in a slow cooker, this recipe offers a delicious alternative to the fast-food favorite, allowing you to enjoy all the warmth and richness of chili without any of the hassle. With its simple preparation method and versatile serving options, you’ll find this recipe quickly becomes a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop/Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
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 (do not drain)
- 14 oz. pinto beans (do not drain)
- 14 oz. tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1.25 oz. dry chili seasoning
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, heat cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, onion, celery, and green pepper; cook until the beef is browned (about 8-10 minutes). Season with salt and black pepper.
- Stir in Rotel, stewed tomatoes, undrained kidney beans, undrained pinto beans, tomato sauce, and dry chili seasoning.
- Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- After an hour, stir in white vinegar for added zest.
- Serve hot in bowls with optional toppings like shredded cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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