Best 4 Wendys Chili Recipes

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**Wendy's Chili: A Hearty and Flavorful Comfort Food**

Wendy's chili is a classic American comfort food that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a thick and hearty chili that is made with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and a variety of spices. The chili is typically served with a dollop of sour cream and shredded cheese.

This article provides three different recipes for Wendy's chili. The first recipe is a classic chili recipe that uses ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and a variety of spices. The second recipe is a vegetarian chili recipe that uses black beans, kidney beans, and lentils instead of ground beef. The third recipe is a low-carb chili recipe that uses cauliflower and zucchini instead of beans.

All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. They are also all delicious and will surely satisfy your craving for a warm and hearty bowl of chili. So, whether you are looking for a classic chili recipe, a vegetarian chili recipe, or a low-carb chili recipe, you are sure to find one that you will enjoy in this article.

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

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

WENDY'S CHILI



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You can recreate the famous taste of Wendy's Chili at home

Provided by Stephanie Manley

Categories     Soup

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds fresh ground beef
1 quart tomato juice
1 (29-ounce) can tomato puree
15 ounces canned red beans (drained)
15 ounces canned pinto beans (drained)
1 large onion, chopped ((about 1½ cups))
½ cup diced celery
¼ cup diced green bell pepper
¼ cup chili powder ((you may want to use less, as some people find this is too much))
1 teaspoon cumin
1½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon sugar
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown the ground beef.
  • Drain the grease from the browned ground beef.
  • Put the drained beef and the remaining ingredients in a 6-quart pot. Stir to combine.
  • Cover the pot; let it simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • In a skillet, brown the ground beef.
  • Drain the grease from the browned ground beef.
  • Put the drained beef and the remaining ingredients in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 308 mg, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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 CHILI RECIPE



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My best friends brother-n-law worked for Wendy's fast food chain for several years, she gave me this recipe when she found out how much I love their chili. I was surprised to see how simple it was! Yummy to my Tummy!

Provided by Misty Bryant

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
4 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (14 ounce) can ranch style beans
1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package McCormick mild chili seasoning
2 lbs ground chuck

Steps:

  • Brown Ground Chuck. Add all canned items, including juice, into large pot.
  • Cook until onion and pepper are tender.
  • Serve.
  • Freezes nicely!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 52.2, Sodium 960.6, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 7.6, Protein 21.1

Tips:

  • If you don't have chili seasoning, you can make your own by combining chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • To make the chili thicker, mash some of the beans with a potato masher or immersion blender.
  • If you want a spicier chili, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, and diced onions.
  • Leftover chili can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Wendy's chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold day. It's easy to make at home, and it's even better than the original. So next time you're in the mood for chili, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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