Wendy’s Chili (Copy Cat)

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A hearty, slow-simmered ground beef chili with kidney and pinto beans, onions, and warm spices.
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This copycat Wendy’s chili is a comforting, robust dish that delivers deep, savory flavors with every spoonful. The secret lies in the slow simmer, which allows the ground beef to become tender and the spices to meld perfectly with the kidney and pinto beans. Packed with diced onions, celery, and fresh tomatoes, this chili offers a satisfying texture and a rich, tomato-based broth. It is an ideal meal for cold evenings, potlucks, or meal-prepping for the week. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this homemade version captures the essence of the fast-food favorite with superior freshness and homemade charm. Serve it hot for a fulfilling, protein-packed dinner that the whole family will love.

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Wendy’s Chili (Copy Cat)

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 723.5

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This copycat Wendy's chili is a comforting, robust dish that delivers deep, savory flavors with every spoonful. The secret lies in the slow simmer, which allows the ground beef to become tender and the spices to meld perfectly with the kidney and pinto beans. Packed with diced onions, celery, and fresh tomatoes, this chili offers a satisfying texture and a rich, tomato-based broth. It is an ideal meal for cold evenings, potlucks, or meal-prepping for the week. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this homemade version captures the essence of the fast-food favorite with superior freshness and homemade charm. Serve it hot for a fulfilling, protein-packed dinner that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces.
  2. Drain the excess fat from the cooked beef.
  3. Using a fork, crumble the cooked beef into pea-size pieces.
  4. In a large pot, combine the beef with diced onion, celery, tomatoes, green chilies, pinto beans, tomato sauce, water, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, and salt.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer.
  6. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 hours, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent sticking.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 723.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35.0g54%
Saturated Fat 13.8g69%
Cholesterol 177.1mg60%
Sodium 643.4mg27%
Total Carbohydrate 27.4g10%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g32%
Sugars 5.6g
Protein 69.0g138%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chili, beef, beans, wendys, copycat, ground beef, kidney beans, pinto beans, slow cook, comfort food, spicy, dinner, american, hearty, tomato sauce, simmer
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