5.0 from 15 votes
Wendy's Chili
This copycat recipe brings the iconic flavors of Wendy's Chili to your kitchen. Discover the secrets behind this ultimate comfort food.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 459 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 cups diced white onion
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespooon minced garlic
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup tomato juice
- 1 (28-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
- 1 (10-ounce) can RO*TEL diced tomatoes & Green Chilies
- 1 ½ (1.25-ounce) packets McCormick Mild Chili Seasoning Mix 3-4 tablespoons
- 1 (14-ounce) can red kidney beans, undrained
- 1 (15-ounce) can Ranch Style Original Beans, undrained
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- shredded cheese for garnish
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.
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Notes
- Spice your chili up with red pepper flakes or Tabasco sauce.
- Have a full Wendy's inspired meal and serve this chili with a baked potato topped with butter and sour cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Calories
459kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
92mg
(31%)
Sodium
881mg
(37%)
Potassium
1439mg
(41%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
2166IU
(43%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 459
% 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.