Best 6 Wendys Copycat Chili Recipes

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If you're looking for a recipe to create a delicious and comforting chili that tastes just like Wendy's, then you're in the right place. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make a Wendy's copycat chili, using simple and easy-to-find ingredients. You'll learn how to combine ground beef, diced tomatoes, beans, chili powder, and other flavorful spices to create a rich and satisfying chili. So, gather your ingredients and let's get started on creating a scrumptious meal that will satisfy your cravings and transport you to your favorite fast-food joint!

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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 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

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

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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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 a variety of beans for a more complex flavor and texture. Try using a combination of kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Chili is a versatile dish that can handle a variety of flavors. Try adding cumin, chili powder, paprika, or cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Let the chili simmer for at least 30 minutes, or even longer, to allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onions, or crushed tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

This Wendy's Copycat Chili is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. With its simple ingredients and customizable flavor, this chili is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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