Best 6 Wendys Chili Recipes

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"Wendy's chili" is a hearty and flavorful dish that has been a favorite among fast-food enthusiasts for decades. Its unique blend of spices and ingredients creates a rich and savory taste that is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy meal or a comforting dish to warm you up on a cold day, "Wendy's chili" is an excellent choice. In this article, we'll take you through the steps involved in making this classic recipe, from gathering the necessary ingredients to perfecting the cooking techniques. So, grab your apron and get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the deliciousness of "Wendy's chili."

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

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 CHILI RECIPE



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My best friends brother-n-law worked for Wendy's fast food chain for several years, she gave me this recipe when she found out how much I love their chili. I was surprised to see how simple it was! Yummy to my Tummy!

Provided by Misty Bryant

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
4 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (14 ounce) can ranch style beans
1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package McCormick mild chili seasoning
2 lbs ground chuck

Steps:

  • Brown Ground Chuck. Add all canned items, including juice, into large pot.
  • Cook until onion and pepper are tender.
  • Serve.
  • Freezes nicely!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 52.2, Sodium 960.6, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 7.6, Protein 21.1

WENDY'S CHILI



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You can recreate the famous taste of Wendy's Chili at home

Provided by Stephanie Manley

Categories     Soup

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds fresh ground beef
1 quart tomato juice
1 (29-ounce) can tomato puree
15 ounces canned red beans (drained)
15 ounces canned pinto beans (drained)
1 large onion, chopped ((about 1½ cups))
½ cup diced celery
¼ cup diced green bell pepper
¼ cup chili powder ((you may want to use less, as some people find this is too much))
1 teaspoon cumin
1½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon sugar
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown the ground beef.
  • Drain the grease from the browned ground beef.
  • Put the drained beef and the remaining ingredients in a 6-quart pot. Stir to combine.
  • Cover the pot; let it simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • In a skillet, brown the ground beef.
  • Drain the grease from the browned ground beef.
  • Put the drained beef and the remaining ingredients in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 308 mg, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHILI .... WENDY'S CHILI



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

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories     Beans

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs ground beef
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce, with liquid
1 (29 ounce) can kidney beans, with liquid
1 (29 ounce) can pinto beans, with liquid
1 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced green chilis
1/4 cup diced celery
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons cumin powder
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups water
1 teaspoon hot sauce

Steps:

  • Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, drain off the fat! Chop the beef very fine.
  • In a large pot, combine the beef and all the other ingredients and simmer over low heat on low. Cook, stirring every 15 minutes for 2 to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 707.5, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 102.8, Sodium 2236, Carbohydrate 71.1, Fiber 24.6, Sugar 12.4, Protein 51

WENDY'S COPYCAT CHILI



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Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 stalks celery (diced)
1 onion (diced)
1 green bell pepper (diced)
3 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes (undrained)
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (undrained)
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 (do not drain)
1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans (do not drain)
salt and pepper, to taste
1 Tablespoon white vinegar (more or less to taste)

Steps:

  • Place ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir and break the ground beef into crumbles and cook until no longer pink.
  • Drain beef of excess grease.
  • Return beef to pot, stir in 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 pieces of stewed tomatoes.
  • Stir in chili seasoning.
  • Add kidney beans, pinto beans and season with salt and black pepper; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Mix vinegar into chili.
  • Ladle into bowls and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1292 kcal, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 480 mg, Sodium 4723 mg, Carbohydrate 52 g, Sugar 12 g, Protein 199 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients, especially vegetables and herbs, will give your chili a more vibrant flavor. If possible, use organic ingredients to avoid pesticides and other chemicals.
  • Brown the beef: Browning the beef before adding it to the chili will help to develop its flavor and prevent it from becoming tough.
  • Use a variety of beans: Using a variety of beans, such as kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans, will give your chili a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Add spices and seasonings to taste: The spices and seasonings you use will depend on your personal preferences. Some common spices and seasonings used in chili include chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes: Simmering the chili for at least 30 minutes will help to develop the flavors and make the chili more tender.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Chili is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onions, or crushed tortilla chips.
  • Freeze chili for later: Chili is a great dish to make ahead of time and freeze for later. Simply cool the chili completely and then store it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Experiment with different recipes: There are many different recipes for chili, so feel free to experiment until you find one that you love. You can find recipes for chili that are mild, spicy, vegetarian, or even vegan.

Conclusion:

Wendy's chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great meal to serve on a cold day or to take to a potluck. Whether you follow the original Wendy's chili recipe or experiment with your own variations, you are sure to enjoy this classic American dish.

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