Best 5 Wendys Copycat Chili Recipes

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Wendy's Copycat Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that is sure to satisfy your cravings. This recipe is a close replica of the popular chili served at Wendy's, and it is made with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and a variety of spices. It is a perfect meal for a cold winter day, or for any time you are craving a delicious and comforting chili.

In addition to the classic Wendy's Copycat Chili recipe, this article also includes instructions for making three other variations of chili:

* Vegetarian Chili: This recipe is a meatless version of the classic chili, and it is made with black beans, kidney beans, and vegetables.
* White Chicken Chili: This recipe is made with chicken, white beans, and a creamy sauce.
* Turkey Chili: This recipe is made with ground turkey, black beans, and a variety of spices.

All of these recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. So whether you are a fan of classic chili, vegetarian chili, white chicken chili, or turkey chili, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will enjoy.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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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This simple Wendy's Chili recipe copy-cat is easy and delicious. Make a double batch and freeze some for later. Make sure to add it to your dinner meal plan!

Provided by April Woods

Categories     Main Course

Time 3h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4.5 pounds ground beef (browned and drained)
2 large yellow (sweet onions, chopped)
7 large green bell peppers (chopped)
4 celery ribs (chopped)
2 heaping tablespoons minced garlic
2 cans Ranch Style Beans (NOT drained (15 ounce cans))
2 cans dark red kidney beans (drained (15 ounce cans))
2 cans Original Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chili (10 ounce cans)
2 cans stewed tomatoes (15 ounce cans)
4 cans plain tomato sauce (15 ounce cans)
2 packages McCormick Mild Chili Seasoning (1.25 ounce packages)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large stock pot.
  • Simmer for at least three hours (I let mine cook all day long).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

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 COPYCAT CHILI



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Make and share this Wendy's Copycat Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Peppers

Time 1h40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs fresh ground beef
1 quart tomato juice
1 (29 ounce) can tomato puree
1 (15 ounce) can red beans, drained
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup green pepper, diced
1/4 cup chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin (more if desired)
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a frying pan, brown the ground beef; drain.
  • Put the drained beef and the remaining ingredients into a 6-quart pot.
  • Cover the pot; let it simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 777.3, Fat 36.4, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 154.2, Sodium 1206, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 15.6, Sugar 18, Protein 57.8

WENDY'S COPYCAT CHILI



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Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 stalks celery (diced)
1 onion (diced)
1 green bell pepper (diced)
3 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes (undrained)
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (undrained)
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 (do not drain)
1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans (do not drain)
salt and pepper, to taste
1 Tablespoon white vinegar (more or less to taste)

Steps:

  • Place ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir and break the ground beef into crumbles and cook until no longer pink.
  • Drain beef of excess grease.
  • Return beef to pot, stir in 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 pieces of stewed tomatoes.
  • Stir in chili seasoning.
  • Add kidney beans, pinto beans and season with salt and black pepper; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Mix vinegar into chili.
  • Ladle into bowls and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1292 kcal, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 480 mg, Sodium 4723 mg, Carbohydrate 52 g, Sugar 12 g, Protein 199 mg

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ground beef: Look for lean ground beef with a fat content of 80% or less to ensure a flavorful and juicy chili.
  • Use a variety of beans: Experiment with different types of beans, such as kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans, to add texture and flavor to your chili.
  • Don't skimp on the spices: Chili is all about the spices! Be generous with chili powder, cumin, oregano, and garlic powder to create a rich and flavorful base.
  • Simmer for a long time: The longer you simmer your chili, the better the flavors will develop. Aim for at least 1 hour, or even longer if you have the time.
  • Taste and adjust as you go: Don't be afraid to taste your chili as it simmers and make adjustments as needed. Add more spices, salt, or sweetness until you're happy with the flavor.

Conclusion:

This Wendy's copycat chili is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a cold day. With its combination of ground beef, beans, spices, and tomatoes, this chili is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're craving a bowl of chili, give this recipe a try – you won't be disappointed!

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