Wendy’s Inspired Chili

Get ready for a comforting bowl of Wendy’s Inspired Chili! This hearty recipe is perfect for a crisp fall day or whenever you crave a warm, flavorful dish.

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs ground beef 🥩
  • 1 (29 oz.) can tomato sauce 🍅
  • 1 (29 oz.) can kidney beans (with liquid) 🌰
  • 1 (29 oz.) can pinto beans (with liquid) 🍽️
  • 1 cup diced onion 🧅
  • 1/2 cup diced green chili 🌶️
  • 1/4 cup diced celery 🌿
  • 3 medium tomatoes, chopped 🍅
  • 2 teaspoons cumin powder 🌿
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder 🌶️
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper 🧂
  • 2 teaspoons salt 🧂
  • 2 cups water 💧

Instructions:

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off the excess fat.
  2. Transfer the browned beef into a large pot.
  3. Add the tomato sauce, kidney beans, pinto beans, diced onion, diced green chili, diced celery, and chopped tomatoes to the pot.
  4. Season the mixture with cumin powder, chili powder, black pepper, and salt.
  5. Pour in 2 cups of water and stir well to combine all the ingredients.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  7. Adjust the seasoning to taste before serving.
  8. Enjoy your Wendy’s Inspired Chili with your choice of toppings like cheese, sour cream, or green onions.

Prep Time: 15 minutes ⏲️ Cooking Time: 1 to 1 1/2 hours ⏲️ Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes to 2 hours ⏲️ Servings: 6-8 🍲

Warm up with this homemade chili and savor the flavors of fall. Feel free to customize it with your favorite toppings for a delightful meal! 🌶️🧀🥣