Description
Wendy’s Chili Recipe (Copycat) is a warm and satisfying dish that captures the essence of comfort food in every bite. This easy-to-make chili combines lean ground beef with a medley of beans, tomatoes, and spices to create a rich and hearty meal. Perfect for any occasion—from family dinners to game-day gatherings—this recipe allows you to enjoy the familiar flavors of Wendy’s chili right at home. With just a few simple steps and common ingredients, you can whip up this delightful dish that is not only delicious but also great for meal prep. Serve it with cornbread or over rice for a complete experience, and enjoy the cozy warmth it brings on chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 10 oz Rotel (tomatoes with green chilies)
- 28 oz stewed tomatoes
- 14 oz kidney beans (undrained)
- 14 oz pinto beans (undrained)
- 14 oz tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Various spices (chili seasoning, salt, black pepper)
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, heat cooking oil and brown the ground beef with diced onion, celery, and green pepper for about 8–10 minutes.
- Add Rotel, stewed tomatoes, undrained kidney beans, undrained pinto beans, tomato sauce, and chili seasoning. Mix well.
- Reduce heat to simmer, cover the pot, and cook for about 1 hour.
- Stir in white vinegar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg