How to Make Just Like Wendy's Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of chili, then you'll want to try this recipe for "Just Like Wendy's Chili". This recipe is an attempt to replicate the classic chili that has become a staple on the menu at Wendy's fast food restaurants. The best part? You can make it right in the comfort of your own kitchen, and enjoy it any time you want.

Wendy's chili is known for its rich and hearty flavor, packed with ground beef, beans, and a blend of spices that create the perfect balance of heat and savory goo...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as RO*TEL)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 (1.25 ounce) packages chili seasoning (such as McCormick® Mild Chili Seasoning Mix)
  • 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
  • 1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Press ground beef into the hot oil to form one large patty; let the bottom brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir and break browned beef into crumbles. Continue to cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes longer.
  • Stir celery, onion, and bell pepper into beef and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour in stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and water. Break apart large chunks of stewed tomatoes. Stir in chili seasoning. Stir in kidney and pinto beans. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Mix vinegar into chili just before serving.
  • Nutrition

    326 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 55mg
    • Sodium: 1521mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 97mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 762mg