Wendy's Chili
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Wendy's Chili
Description
This chili starts by browning ground beef and draining fat for a lean base. The sautéed diced celery, onions, green bell pepper, and garlic add depth and a mild sweetness. Ingredients including stewed tomatoes, diced RO*TEL tomatoes and green chilies, kidney beans, Ranch Style beans, water, and tomato juice are added along with chili seasoning mix, salt, and pepper. The mixture simmers for 2 to 3 hours to concentrate flavors and thicken.
The resulting chili offers a balance of meaty richness, gentle vegetable accents, and mild spiced heat from the seasoning blend and chilies. The beans add body and texture, while the flavor is rounded and savory. The slow simmer enhances thickness and blends components thoroughly.
This chili can be served on its own or used as a topping for baked potatoes with butter and sour cream for a filling meal. Garnishing with shredded cheese adds creamy contrast.
For added heat, red pepper flakes or hot sauce can be incorporated. Leftovers store well refrigerated in an airtight container.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 cup celery diced
- 2 cups onion white, diced
- 1 large green bell pepper diced
- 1 tablespooon garlic minced
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup tomato juice
- 1 (28-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes RO*TEL brand
- 1 (10-ounce) can green chilies RO*TEL brand
- 1 ½ (1.25-ounce) packets chili seasoning mix 3-4 tablespoons, McCormick Mild
- 1 (14-ounce) can red kidney beans undrained
- 1 (15-ounce) can beans undrained, Ranch Style Original
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- cheese for garnish, shredded
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown beef. Drain off excess fat.
- Add celery, onion, green bell pepper, and garlic. Cook on medium-high for 3-5 minutes, until vegetables are softened.
- Add all remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until it reaches desired thickness.
Notes
- Boost the heat by adding red pepper flakes or Tabasco sauce to taste.
- Serve this chili over a baked potato topped with butter and sour cream for a classic meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 459 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 459kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 881mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 1439mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 2166IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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