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Wendy’s Chili Recipe (Copycat)

Wendy's Chili Recipe (Copycat)

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Wendy’s Chili Recipe (Copycat) is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for cozy evenings, family dinners, and game-day gatherings. This hearty chili is packed with flavor from lean ground beef, a medley of beans, and zesty tomatoes, making it a satisfying meal that’s quick to prepare and easy to customize.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 1 stalk celery (diced)
  • 1 small green pepper (chopped)
  • 10 oz. Rotel (tomatoes with green chilies)
  • 28 oz. stewed tomatoes
  • 14 oz. kidney beans (do not drain)
  • 14 oz. pinto beans (do not drain)
  • 14 oz. tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1.25 oz. dry chili seasoning

Instructions

  1. In a large stock pot, heat cooking oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground beef, onion, celery, and green pepper; cook until beef is browned (about 8-10 minutes). Season with salt and black pepper.
  3. Stir in Rotel, stewed tomatoes, undrained kidney and pinto beans, tomato sauce, and dry chili seasoning; mix well.
  4. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for about one hour to meld flavors.
  5. Stir in white vinegar before serving.

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