Copycat Wendy's Top Secret Chili Recipe
Unlock the mystery of Wendy's top secret chili recipe. Simmered to perfection, it's an irresistible bowl of comfort crafted right in your own kitchen.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 324kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 green peppers chopped
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes 398mL
- 3 cans stewed tomatoes with Italian seasoning 398mL
- 1 can tomato sauce 398mL
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup chili powder
- Sea salt + black pepper
- 1 can pinto beans 398mL
- 1 can dark red kidney beans 540mL
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot on the stove top over medium heat. Break it up with a spoon as it cooks until it's nicely browned and fully cooked.
- Toss in the diced onions, green bell peppers, and chopped celery. Let them cook until the veggies start to soften.
- Proceed by adding in the diced tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, salt and black pepper. Follow it up with the kidney beans and pinto beans. If you want to add cayenne pepper for an extra kick, add it now. Mix everything together.
- Bring your chili to a gentle boil, then turn down the heat and let simmer for 1 hour. The longer it simmers, the more flavorful it becomes.
- Ladle that goodness into bowls, and if you're feeling fancy, top it off with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, or a sprinkle of green onions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 777mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g