Easy Wendy's Chili Copycat Recipe

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4.8

426 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 10 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    358 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Wendy's Chili Copycat Recipe

This is the best Wendy's Chili copycat recipe. It recreates the famous hearty, delicious chili with beef, beans, veggies, and tons of flavor!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs ground beef , 85/15
  • 29 ounces canned tomato sauce
  • 29 ounces canned kidney beans , not drained
  • 29 ounces canned pinto beans , not drained
  • 28 ounces canned tomatoes , chopped (not drained)
  • 1 yellow onion , diced
  • 1 Jalapeño , diced, de-seeded and de-veined
  • 2 talks celery , chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper , chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cumin powder
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
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Instructions

  1. In a heavy-bottomed stockpot, brown the ground beef.
  2. Drain the fat.
  3. Add in the rest of the ingredients (except the butter) and bring to a boil.
  4. Lower to a simmer and cook uncovered (please keep at a simmer) for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add in the butter and stir until fully melted and incorporated.
  6. Serve with toppings of choice.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 358kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 1259mg (52%) Potassium 1048mg (30%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 540IU (11%) Vitamin C 20.8mg (23%) Calcium 108mg (11%) Iron 5.3mg (29%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 358 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 358kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 1259mg 52%
Potassium 1048mg 22%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 540IU 11%
Vitamin C 20.8mg 23%
Calcium 108mg 11%
Iron 5.3mg 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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