Description
Wendy’s Chili Recipe (Copycat) offers a delightful way to enjoy the comforting flavors of this classic dish right from your own kitchen. This hearty chili combines tender ground beef, flavorful beans, and zesty tomatoes for a satisfying meal perfect for chilly evenings or game day gatherings. Not only is it simple to prepare, but it also allows for endless customization with toppings like cheese, sour cream, and fresh herbs. With its rich taste and inviting aroma, this chili is bound to become a favorite in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 stalk celery (diced)
- 1 small green pepper (chopped)
- 10 oz Rotel (canned 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
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, brown the ground beef with diced onion, celery, and green pepper over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the canned Rotel, stewed tomatoes, undrained kidney beans, undrained pinto beans, tomato sauce, and chili seasoning.
- Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for one hour to meld flavors.
- Add white vinegar just before serving for an extra flavor boost.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 770mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg