WENDY'S – CHILI (Restaurant Copycat)
⏱️ 3 hours 15 minutes👥 8-10 servings❤️ Taste: /10
Nutrition Facts
Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag
Health Benefits
Ingredients
- •- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 lean)
- •- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- •- 2 stalks celery, minced
- •- 1 green bell pepper, small dice
- •- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- •- 2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans, drained
- •- 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained
- •- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
- •- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- •- 2 cups water
- •- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- •- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- •- 1 teaspoon salt
- •- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- •- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- 11. Brown ground beef in large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking into small crumbles until no pink remains, about 8-10 minutes.
- 22. Transfer browned beef to large stockpot. Add diced onions, celery, and bell peppers. Sauté until vegetables soften, approximately 5 minutes.
- 33. Stir in crushed garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 44. Add kidney beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and water. Mix thoroughly.
- 55. Incorporate chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Stir to combine.
- 66. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally. Chili should thicken and develop deep, rich flavors.