Wendy’s Chili Recipe (Copycat)
If you’re craving a comforting, hearty dish that brings warmth to chilly evenings, this Wendy’s Chili Recipe (Copycat) is the perfect solution. With its delightful blend of flavors and satisfying ingredients, you’ll find this homemade version rivals your favorite fast-food chili. Ideal for family dinners or cozy nights in, this recipe is quick to prepare and even better as leftovers. Packed with protein from lean beef and fiber from beans, it’s a nutritious option that’s easily customizable to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 small green pepper, chopped
- 10 oz Rotel (tomatoes with green chilies)
- 28 oz stewed tomatoes
- 14 oz kidney beans, undrained
- 14 oz pinto beans, undrained
- 14 oz tomato sauce
- 1.25 oz dry chili seasoning
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
Instructions
- In a large stockpot, heat cooking oil over medium heat. Add ground beef, onion, celery, and green pepper. Cook until the beef is browned (about 8-10 minutes), seasoning with salt and black pepper.
- Stir in Rotel tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, undrained kidney beans and pinto beans, tomato sauce, and dry chili seasoning. Mix well.
- Reduce heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for about an hour to allow flavors to meld.
- After simmering, add white vinegar and stir well.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese or chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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