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Wendy’s Chili Recipe (Copycat)

Wendy's Chili Recipe (Copycat)

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Wendy’s Chili Recipe (Copycat) is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort and flavor to your table. Perfect for chilly evenings, this savory chili combines lean ground beef, kidney beans, and pinto beans with a medley of spices and fresh vegetables. Whether you choose to prepare it on the stove or in a slow cooker, this versatile recipe delivers a satisfying meal that warms the soul. Serve it topped with shredded cheese or alongside crusty bread for a complete experience that is sure to please the whole family. Easy to customize with additional vegetables or spices, this chili is an ideal option for meal prep or gatherings.

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 (undrained)
  • 14 oz pinto beans (undrained)
  • 14 oz tomato sauce
  • 1.25 oz dry chili seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar

Instructions

  1. In a large stock pot, heat cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, diced onion, celery, and green pepper; cook until the beef is browned, about 8–10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Stir in Rotel tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, undrained kidney beans, undrained pinto beans, tomato sauce, and dry chili seasoning until well combined.
  3. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 1 hour to let flavors meld beautifully.
  4. After simmering, stir in white vinegar before serving.

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