Wendy’s Chili Recipe
Wendy’s Chili is a hearty and flavorful slow-cooked chili featuring ground beef, a medley of beans, diced tomatoes, and a blend of spices. This comforting dish is perfect for cozy meals and can be topped with sour cream and shredded cheddar for added richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (High) or 8 hours (Low)
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (High) or 8 hours 15 minutes (Low)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 2 lbs. ground beef
Vegetables & Beans
- 1 medium sized onion (diced)
- 2 celery ribs (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (deseeded and chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 15 oz. canned kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 30 oz. canned pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
- 30 oz. diced tomatoes (two 15-oz. cans)
- 30 oz. tomato sauce (two 15-oz. cans)
- 8 oz. green chilies (two 4-oz. cans)
Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup dark chili powder (regular works fine too)
- 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
Toppings (Optional)
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: Heat a medium sized nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until it’s browned and no longer pink. Drain off the excess fat thoroughly to ensure a lean chili base. Transfer the cooked beef into a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: To the slow cooker, add the diced onion, celery, green bell pepper, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chilies, kidney beans, pinto beans, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and apple cider vinegar. Stir all the ingredients well to combine evenly.
- Cook the Chili: Cover and cook the chili on HIGH for 4 hours or on LOW for 8 hours. This slow cooking allows all flavors to meld together and the ingredients to become tender and delicious.
- Serve: Once cooked, ladle the chili into bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese if desired. Serve hot and enjoy the comforting warmth of the chili.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of chili powder depending on your preferred spice level.
- For a thicker chili, cook uncovered during the last 30 minutes to reduce liquid.
- Substitute ground turkey for beef for a leaner option.
- Beans can be swapped or mixed with black beans or chickpeas if preferred.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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