Best 5 Copycat Wendys Chili Recipes

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Are you craving that delicious and hearty chili from Wendy's but don't have the time or ability to go out? Well, you can easily recreate the iconic flavors of Wendy's chili in the comfort of your own kitchen. With the right ingredients and a few simple steps, you can make a copycat Wendy's chili that will satisfy your taste buds and warm you up on a cold day.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

WENDY'S CHILI RECIPE



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This Wendy's Chili copycat recipe is made with ground beef, bell pepper, onions, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans and spices that will warm you up from the inside out!

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Copycat Recipes     Dinner     Featured     Soup

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 Tbsp olive oil
2 pounds ground beef
2 stalks celery
1 onion (chopped)
1 green bell pepper (chopped)
3 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 (1.25 ounce) packages chili seasoning
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans (undrained)
1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans (undrained)
salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbsp White vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Place the ground beef in the pot. Press down the beef to form one large patty. Let the bottom brown for 8 to 10 minutes. Use a spatula to break up the beef into bite-size crumbles. Cook until no longer pink. About 5 more minutes.
  • Stir in the celery, onion, and green bell pepper and cook until onion is translucent. Should take around 5 minutes.
  • Pour in stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chiles, tomato sauce, and water. Break up any large pieces of stewed tomatoes. (You can also run the stewed tomatoes through a food processor before adding if you like.) Stir in chili seasoning.
  • Add in the kidney beans and pinto beans. Salt and pepper to your desired taste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour. Mix vinegar into chili.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 cal

WENDY'S COPYCAT CHILI RECIPE



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Wendy's Copycat Chili Recipe, a delicious and easy copycat chili recipe, perfect for winter weather - make on stove top or slow cooker - Amazing, hearty, savory and so yummy.

Provided by Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean ground beef
1 small onion (diced)
1 stalk celery (diced)
1 small green pepper (chopped)
1 tablespoon oil
1 can (10 oz, rotel (tomatoes with green chilies))
1 large can (28 oz, stewed tomatoes)
1 can (14 oz, kidney beans (do not drain))
1 can (14 oz, pinto beans (do not drain))
1 can (14 oz, tomato sauce)
1 packet (1.25 oz, dry chili seasoning)
1 tablespoon white vinegar

Steps:

  • Add ground beef, onion, celery, green pepper and oil in a large stock pot and cook until hamburger is browned, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Drain grease if necessarily.
  • Add Rotel, stewed tomatoes, kidney and pinto beans, tomato sauce and seasoning and mix well.
  • Heat over medium high heat until boiling.
  • Reduce heat to simmer and cover for 1 hour.
  • Stir in vinegar.
  • Serve topped with shredded cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 338 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 736 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

JUST LIKE WENDY'S® CHILI



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After trying several clone recipes and adjusting them to my tastes, I've concocted what I think is the best clone. Serve topped with finely diced white onions and/or shredded cheese. Enjoy!

Provided by MontanaChef

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

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 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as RO*TEL)
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
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

Steps:

  • 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 the ground beef into crumbles and cook until no longer pink, about 5 more minutes.
  • Stir celery, onion, and green bell pepper into ground beef and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; pour in stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chiles, tomato sauce, and water. Break apart large chunks of stewed tomatoes. Stir in chili seasoning.
  • Mix kidney beans and pinto beans into chili, season with salt and black pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour. Mix vinegar into chili.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 55.1 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1521 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

WENDY'S COPYCAT CHILI



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Make and share this Wendy's Copycat Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dawn B.

Time 8h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 -1 1/2 lb ground beef, browned and drained
1 large yellow sweet onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 (15 ounce) can ranch style beans, NOT drained
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, NOT drained
1 (10 ounce) can original diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages McCormick mild chili seasoning
2 teaspoons salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large crock pot / slow cooker on low (INCLUDING ALL THE JUICE I NEVER DRAIN ANY BEANS).
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Dig in! I love to add cheese and sour cream in my chili! YUM!
  • 2nd day is even better!
  • Other have said they prefer Pinto beans in theirs. Ranch Style beans could be hard to find but I looked at the top shelf of the beans at my local store. They are beans with other flavorings into it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 30.8, Sodium 1479.3, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 8.9, Protein 16.4

WENDY'S COPYCAT CHILI



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Make and share this Wendy's Copycat Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Peppers

Time 1h40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs fresh ground beef
1 quart tomato juice
1 (29 ounce) can tomato puree
1 (15 ounce) can red beans, drained
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup green pepper, diced
1/4 cup chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin (more if desired)
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a frying pan, brown the ground beef; drain.
  • Put the drained beef and the remaining ingredients into a 6-quart pot.
  • Cover the pot; let it simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 777.3, Fat 36.4, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 154.2, Sodium 1206, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 15.6, Sugar 18, Protein 57.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, ground beef, and spices will make a big difference in the flavor of your chili.
  • Brown the ground beef well: This will help to develop the flavor of the beef and prevent it from being greasy.
  • Don't skimp on the spices: Chili is a flavorful dish, so don't be afraid to use a generous amount of spices.
  • Let the chili simmer for a long time: This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings: Shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped onions, and crushed tortilla chips are all popular choices.

Conclusion:

This copycat Wendy's chili recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're craving a hearty bowl of chili, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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