Best 3 Copycat Wendys Chili Recipes

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Wendy's chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold day. It is made with ground beef, tomatoes, beans, and a variety of spices. This copycat recipe will show you how to make Wendy's chili at home so you can enjoy it anytime you want. It also includes additional recipes for vegetarian chili, white chicken chili, and turkey chili, so you can find the perfect chili recipe for your taste. All the recipes are easy to follow and use simple ingredients that you can find at your local grocery store. So grab your apron and let's get cooking!

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

WENDY'S COPYCAT CHILI RECIPE



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Wendy's Copycat Chili Recipe, a delicious and easy copycat chili recipe, perfect for winter weather - make on stove top or slow cooker - Amazing, hearty, savory and so yummy.

Provided by Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean ground beef
1 small onion (diced)
1 stalk celery (diced)
1 small green pepper (chopped)
1 tablespoon oil
1 can (10 oz, rotel (tomatoes with green chilies))
1 large can (28 oz, stewed tomatoes)
1 can (14 oz, kidney beans (do not drain))
1 can (14 oz, pinto beans (do not drain))
1 can (14 oz, tomato sauce)
1 packet (1.25 oz, dry chili seasoning)
1 tablespoon white vinegar

Steps:

  • Add ground beef, onion, celery, green pepper and oil in a large stock pot and cook until hamburger is browned, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Drain grease if necessarily.
  • Add Rotel, stewed tomatoes, kidney and pinto beans, tomato sauce and seasoning and mix well.
  • Heat over medium high heat until boiling.
  • Reduce heat to simmer and cover for 1 hour.
  • Stir in vinegar.
  • Serve topped with shredded cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 338 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 736 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your chili.
  • Brown the beef thoroughly. This will help to develop the flavor and keep the chili from being greasy.
  • Don't skip the spices. They're what give Wendy's chili its characteristic flavor.
  • Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onions, and crushed crackers.

Conclusion:

This copycat Wendy's 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 make a pot of chili that's sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're craving Wendy's chili, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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