Wendy’s Chili Recipe: Rich, Meaty, Copycat Perfection
Thick, sweet-tangy Wendy's-style chili with beef and beans
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 onion + 1 green pepper + 2 ribs celery
- 29 oz tomato sauce + 29 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 cans beans kidney + pinto, undrained
- Chili powder cumin, sugar, vinegar
Instructions
- Brown beef (don’t drain).
- Sauté onion, pepper, and celery.
- Add garlic + spices.
- Add tomatoes, beans, water, sugar, and vinegar.
- Simmer uncovered 60–90 min until thick.
- Serve with cheddar and crackers.
Notes
• Better next day
• Freezes perfectly
• Try spicy or turkey variation
• Exact Wendy’s taste
• Freezes perfectly
• Try spicy or turkey variation
• Exact Wendy’s taste