5 from 15 votes
Slow Cooker Wendy's Chili Copycat
This Slow Cooker Wendy's Chili Copycat combines ground beef, vegetables, beans, and a blend of spices simmered for hours to develop robust flavor. The hearty chili features a mixture of diced tomatoes with green chiles, crushed tomatoes, kidney and pinto beans, and aromatics such as onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Cooking low and slow enhances the meat's tenderness and allows the spices to meld well, resulting in a satisfying chili suitable for warming meals.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
684 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Chili:
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 lbs ground beef 85/15 fat ratio
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 celery ribs chopped
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cans diced tomatoes with green chiles 10 ounces each
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes canned
- 14 ounces tomato sauce canned
- 14 ounces Kidney Beans not drained, can
- 2 cans pinto beans not drained, 14 ounces each
- 1 cup beef broth optional
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
Spices:
- 1 tablespoon cumin powder
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
Toppings:
- cheddar cheese shredded
- sour cream
- avocado diced
- jalapeno pepper diced
- green onion chopped
Instructions
- In a skillet, over medium-high add the ground beef. Cook it without moving for 3-5 minutes in its own fat, until nicely seared. Start breaking it with a spoon, season with salt and pepper and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in the celery, onions, bell pepper and garlic, cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Add the meat mixture to the slow cooker, add the rest of the ingredients and the SPICES.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours. Avoid opening the lid.
- Garnish with favorite toppings and serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
684kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
2027mg
(84%)
Potassium
1769mg
(38%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1250IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
207mg
(21%)
Iron
10mg
(56%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 684
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 684kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 2027mg | 84% |
| Potassium | 1769mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1250IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 21% |
| Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.