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

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Ingredients

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

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Dillon Whittier

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This chili is a keeper! I've already made it three times, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.

Ember Johnson

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Overall, I'm really happy with this recipe. It's easy to make and tastes great. I'll definitely be making it again.

Bachakhan Khan

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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chili turned out a little bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.

Cj Okeke

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This chili is a little too spicy for my taste, but I know that some people like it that way. I'll probably tone it down next time I make it.

BIR GORKHALI

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I've tried a lot of Wendy's chili copycat recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the closest thing I've found to the real thing.

Anil Fauzdar

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This chili is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty, flavorful, and filling.

Ehehsgeh Jesj

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I wasn't sure how this chili would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.

ChoNChoL

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This chili is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.

skye tabish

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I've made this chili several times now, and it's always a hit. My family loves it! I usually serve it with sour cream, shredded cheese, and oyster crackers.