Easy Wendy's Chili Copycat Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
358 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Wendy's Chili Copycat Recipe
Description
The chili starts with browning 85/15 ground beef in a heavy stockpot and draining excess fat. A combination of canned tomato sauce, kidney beans, pinto beans, and chopped tomatoes provides the tomato and bean base. Fresh vegetables such as onions, jalapeño, celery, and green bell pepper contribute varied textures and mild heat.
Spices including cumin, chili powder, black pepper, and salt season the mixture, which is brought to a boil then simmered uncovered for two hours, allowing flavors to meld and the chili to thicken naturally. A finishing addition of butter enriches the sauce and adds a smoother mouthfeel.
This chili is suitable as a filling main dish, especially when topped with cheese, onions, or sour cream. It holds well as leftovers and is a practical recipe for a large batch cook. The slow simmer ensures soft beans and a cohesive taste across the ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef , 85/15
- 29 ounces tomato sauce canned
- 29 ounces Kidney Beans not drained, canned
- 29 ounces pinto beans not drained, canned
- 28 ounces tomato chopped (not drained, canned
- 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
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed stockpot, brown the ground beef.
- Drain the fat.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients (except the butter) and bring to a boil.
- Lower to a simmer and cook uncovered (please keep at a simmer) for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Add in the butter and stir until fully melted and incorporated.
- Serve with toppings of choice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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