Wendy's Chili Recipe
This simple Wendy's Chili Recipe is easy to make and the best copycat recipe. The entire family will love this easy copycat chili recipe.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Ground Beef
- 2 cans Pinto Beans 15 oz. each, not drained
- 2 cans Kidney Beans 15 oz. each, not drained
- 3 Stalks Celery Diced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper Diced
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 cans Tomato Sauce (15 oz. each)
- 2 cans Diced Tomatoes 15 oz. each
- ¼ cup Chili Powder
- 1 Tbsp Cumin
- 2 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp 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!
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Notes
Refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5-7 days.
Variation Ideas
My mom always made the best chili. So I am always trying to figure out what her secret ingredient to make the best chili. Here are some of the variations I have tried:
- Kidney Beans - I usually tend to use light kidney beans but have also used the dark kidney beans.
- Pinto Beans - You can use chili beans instead of pinto beans.
- Cayenne Pepper - Need a little kick to your chili, mix in some cayenne pepper. We usually do a small amount so the kids will still enjoy the chili.
- Add some bacon - Everything is better with some bacon. Mix some in to make it even more of a hearty chili. I usually add in cooked bacon so it's still crispy.
- Vegetables - Do you have some vegetables that need to be cooked? Throw them in this chili to change the texture of the chili and to make it healthier.
Nutrition
Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 722mg | Potassium: 739mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1757IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 5mg
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