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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 the iconic flavors of your favorite fast-food chili right to your kitchen. Perfect for chilly evenings or game days, this recipe is easy to prepare and packed with savory goodness. With lean ground beef, beans, and aromatic vegetables simmered to perfection, you can enjoy a warm, comforting bowl without ever stepping foot outside. This copycat version allows you to savor the rich flavors at home while offering versatile serving options—whether enjoyed on its own, over rice, or as a topping for baked potatoes. Indulge in a delicious meal that’s sure to satisfy your cravings!

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, brown the ground beef with diced onion, celery, and green pepper in cooking oil for about 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Add canned Rotel tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, undrained beans, tomato sauce, and chili seasoning. Mix well.
  3. Simmer on low heat for one hour to blend flavors.
  4. Stir in white vinegar before serving.

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