Wendy's Chili Recipe
This Wendy's chili recipe is hearty and flavorful with beef, beans and veggies. When the fast food cravings hit, this copycat recipe is easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion , chopped
- 2 stalks celery , chopped
- 1 green bell pepper , chopped
- 2 (10-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chiles , I use Rotel or Hunt's Seasoned Diced Tomatoes in Sauce for Chili
- 1 (14-ounce) can tomato sauce
- ¼ cup water , plus more as needed
- 1 (1.25-ounce) package chili seasoning (such as McCormick® Mild Chili Seasoning Mix)
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans , undrained
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans , undrained
- Kosher salt , to taste
- Ground black pepper , to taste
- ½ Tablespoon white vinegar , or to taste
Optional toppings: Cheese, Sour cream, Tortilla chips, Cilantro, Green onions
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook one pound ground beef, breaking into large chunks, 8 to 10 minutes, or until browned and no longer pink. Drain any grease. Stir in 1 chopped onion, 2 stalks chopped celery, and 1 chopped green bell pepper and cook 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
- Pour in 2 cans diced tomatoes with green chiles, 1 can tomato sauce, and 1/4 cup water. Add more water (up to 1/2 cup) if there isn't enough liquid. Stir in 1 package chili seasoning, 1 can undrained kidney beans, and 1 can undrained pinto beans. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low. Simmer 1 hour.
- Mix in 1/2 Tablespoons vinegar right before serving. Enjoy with your favorite toppings, such as cheese and sour cream.
Notes
Heat: For a little heat, use medium Rotel. For mild, use plain diced tomatoes or mild Rotel. If you'd like even more heat, add in 1 teaspoon chili powder or cayenne pepper.
Crockpot: You could also combine in a crock pot and cook on low 3 to 4 hours.
Storage: Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 386kcal, Carbohydrates: 48g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 49mg, Sodium: 392mg, Potassium: 1442mg, Fiber: 16g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 3440IU, Vitamin C: 33mg, Calcium: 126mg, Iron: 8mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
