Chili - Like Wendy's
This Copycat Wendy’s Chili is just like the one at the fast-food restaurant, and it's perfect for those cooler nights! Thick, hearty, and full of ground beef, beans, and tomatoes - it really hits the spot!
Servings: 10 servings
Equipment
- Silicone Pot Holder Trivet Mats - Hot Pads Spoon Rest, Multipurpose Trivet for Hot Dishers Heat Resistant Food Grade Silicone Set of 4
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 48 ounce tomato juice
- 29 ounce tomato sauce
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- ¼ cup chopped green pepper
- ¼ cup chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz.
- 1 can dark red kidney beans, drained 15 oz.
- 1 can pinto beans, drained 15 oz.
- Your choice of toppings optional
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, cook and crumble the beef over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
- Return meat to the pan and place all remaining ingredients, except toppings, in the soup pot, stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Stir every 15-20 minutes.
- Serve hot with your choice of toppings!
Notes
Topping ideas
- crackers, Fritos corn chips, cheese, sour cream, green onions, chopped white onions, jalapeno slices, crushed red pepper, crumbled cornbread, avocado slices, bacon, tomatoes, black olives, cilantro, lime wedges, Corn Nuts, hot sauce, cooked elbow macaroni, or a few dark chocolate chips.
Can I make this in a slow cooker?
- Yes, you can! Brown the ground beef and then combine all of the soup ingredients in your crockpot. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours. Note, your chili will not get as thick since the liquid can't evaporate away making it thicker - but it'll still be just as delicious!
Nutrition
Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 920mg | Potassium: 1276mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2838IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 6mg
