5.0 from 15 votes
Slow Cooker Wendy's Chili Copycat
Slow Cooker Wendy's Chili recipe copycat has all the authentic flavors and the rich and unmistakable hearty taste that we all love.
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 oil
- 2 lbs ground beef 85/15 fat ratio
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 ribs celery chopped
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cans 10 ounces each diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 14 ounces can crushed tomatoes
- 14 ounces can tomato sauce
- 14 ounces can kidney beans not drained
- 2 cans 14 ounces each pinto beans not drained
- 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 ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
Toppings:
- shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream
- Diced avocado
- diced jalapeno peppers
- chopped green onions
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
(51%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1250IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
207mg
(21%)
Iron
10mg
(56%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
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.