Wendy's Chili Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
386 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Wendy's Chili Recipe
Description
Ground beef is browned with diced celery and green bell pepper until the vegetables are tender and the meat is cooked through, with excess grease drained off. Pinto and kidney beans, canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and a blend of chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper are added to form the chili base. The mixture is brought to a boil, then simmered covered for about half an hour to integrate the flavors and thicken the stew.
The final chili delivers a balanced blend of savory beef, mildly spicy seasonings, and tender beans and vegetables. It is traditionally served with shredded cheddar cheese on top and accompanied by saltine crackers, emulating the fast-food style presentation.
Refrigeration is recommended for leftovers, which can be stored in airtight containers for up to a week, making this chili a reliable make-ahead meal option.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2 pinto beans 15 oz. each, not drained, canned
- 2 kidney bean 15 oz. each, not drained, canned
- 3 celery Diced, stalks
- 1 green bell pepper Diced
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tomato sauce 15 oz. each, canned
- 2 diced tomatoes 15 oz. each, canned
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1 Tbsp cumin
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups cheddar cheese for serving
- saltine crackers for serving
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large stock pot. Halfway through the cook time, add in the celery and bell pepper and cook until they are tender. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add in the remaining ingredients except for the cheese and the crackers. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and cover and simmer for approximately 30 minutes to combine all the flavors.
- Serve topped with the shredded cheddar cheese with the crackers and enjoy!
Notes
- Keep leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for 5-7 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 722mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 739mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1757IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 210mg | 21% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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