Best 3 Wendys Chili Clone Recipes

Wendy's chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that has been a customer favorite for decades. Made with a blend of ground beef, tomatoes, beans, and spices, it's the perfect comfort food for a cold day. This article provides three different recipes for Wendy's chili, each with its own unique twist. The first recipe is a classic version that follows the original Wendy's recipe as closely as possible. The second recipe is a healthier version that uses lean ground turkey and low-sodium ingredients. The third recipe is a vegetarian version that uses a combination of beans and vegetables. All three recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you're a fan of the original Wendy's chili or you're looking for a healthier or vegetarian alternative, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll love.

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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

Ingredients

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

Ingredients

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

WENDY'S CHILI CLONE

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I have been using this recipe exclusively for the last 9 years. It's from the April 8, 1993 Phil Donahue show featuring Gloria Pitzer, the recipe detective. It's easy and delicious in a variety of ways. We serve it at home as well as made ahead to take camping. Serve it the classic way, with cornbread or on hot dogs. Or try some of our family favorites, Cincinnati style (served over cooked spaghetti noodles) or taco salads (a bed of lettuce and corn chips, topped with chili and sour cream).

Provided by Tinkerbell

Categories Beans

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/2-2 lbs ground beef
1 (10 ounce) can French onion soup (not creamy)
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 drops Tabasco sauce
1 (21 ounce) can red kidney beans (undrained)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

Steps:

In large saucepan or dutch oven, over med/high heat, brown beef.
Puree french onion soup in blender and pour over cooked beef.
Cook and stir until mixture is consistency of rice.
Stir in spices.
Add undrained beans, tomato paste and sauce and stir well.
Reduce heat to Low and simmer for 20 minutes or until piping hot and flavors have blended.
Add additional salt and pepper, chili powder or Tabasco to taste.

Tips:

For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
Don't overcook the meat. Cook it until it's just browned through.
Use a variety of beans, such as kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans.
Add a variety of spices, such as chili powder, cumin, and paprika.
Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped onions.

Conclusion:

This Wendy's chili clone is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. You’re not only going to save a few bucks, but you’re also going to get an amazingly delicious homemade Wendy’s chili. So next time you're craving a bowl of chili, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!