Best 5 Wendys Original Chili Copycat Recipes

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The Wendy's Original Chili is a comforting and delicious dish that has been enjoyed by many for years. Its unique flavor profile and hearty texture make it a favorite among chili lovers. If you're looking to recreate this classic dish at home, you'll need to choose the right recipe. This article will provide you with tips on how to find the best Wendy's Original Chili copycat recipe, so you can enjoy this delicious chili in the comfort of your own home.

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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 ORIGINAL CHILI (COPYCAT)



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

Provided by Cookin In Texas

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs ground beef (twice ground)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 (10 ounce) can onion soup or 3 tablespoons onion powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, undrained
6 teaspoons tomato paste
15 teaspoons tomato sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vinegar
6 cups v 8 vegetable juice

Steps:

  • Brown beef inches.
  • Break meat into tiny pieces.
  • Place onion soup and half of cooked beef into a blender and process.
  • on high speed.
  • Place blended beef with unblended beef into a large saucepan.
  • Add remaining ingredients and simmer on low for 20-30 minutes.

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 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, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Brown the ground beef thoroughly before adding the other ingredients.
  • Don't skimp on the chili powder; it's what gives the chili its characteristic flavor.
  • Add the beans and tomatoes last, and simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, and onions.

Conclusion:

This copycat Wendy's original chili recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy your favorite fast-food chili at home. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a pot of hearty, flavorful chili that the whole family will love. So next time you're craving a bowl of chili, skip the drive-thru and make this recipe instead.

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