Wendy’s Chili 🍅🌶️

[Mui]

Are you yearning for a robust, comforting chili similar to the one from Wendy’s? This recipe perfectly emulates the essence of their famous chili with a flavorful blend of ingredients, making it an ideal choice for a cozy meal. Give it a try and savor a bowl of this classic chili in the comfort of your own home!

Ingredients:​

• 1 pound ground beef​
• 1 pound ground pork​
• 1 medium onion, diced​
• 1 bell pepper, diced​
• 2 cloves garlic, minced​
• 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed​
• 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed​
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes​
• 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste​
• 1 cup beef broth​
• 2 tablespoons chili powder​
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin​
• 1 teaspoon paprika​
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)​
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)​
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)​

Directions:​

1. In a large pot, cook ground beef and ground pork over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.​
2. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.​
3. Stir in kidney beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth. Mix well.​
4. Add chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir to combine.​
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavors meld.​
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.​
7. Serve hot, and enjoy your homemade Wendy’s-style chili!​

Notes:​

• For added flavor, top with shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions before serving.​
• This chili can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.​

 

[rootme]

Love that this recipe uses both ground beef and pork. Adds a nice depth of flavor.

 

[Horton]

Are you yearning for a robust, comforting chili similar to the one from Wendy’s? This recipe perfectly emulates the essence of their famous chili with a flavorful blend of ingredients, making it an ideal choice for a cozy meal. Give it a try and savor a bowl of this classic chili in the comfort of your own home!

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Ingredients:​

• 1 pound ground beef​
• 1 pound ground pork​
• 1 medium onion, diced​
• 1 bell pepper, diced​
• 2 cloves garlic, minced​
• 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed​
• 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed​
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes​
• 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste​
• 1 cup beef broth​
• 2 tablespoons chili powder​
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin​
• 1 teaspoon paprika​
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)​
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)​
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)​

Directions:​

1. In a large pot, cook ground beef and ground pork over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.​
2. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.​
3. Stir in kidney beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth. Mix well.​
4. Add chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir to combine.​
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavors meld.​
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.​
7. Serve hot, and enjoy your homemade Wendy’s-style chili!​

Notes:​

• For added flavor, top with shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions before serving.​
• This chili can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.​

Wendy’s chili is a classic! Anyone tried making this at home? Any tips for getting that perfect texture?

 

[Mui]

Love that this recipe uses both ground beef and pork. Adds a nice depth of flavor.

So glad you liked it! Mixing beef and pork really does make the chili pop, right? Thanks for giving it a try and sharing your thoughts!

 

[Mui]

Wendy’s chili is a classic! Anyone tried making this at home? Any tips for getting that perfect texture?

I made Wendy’s chili at home and nailed it! For that perfect texture, slow cook it on low, and don’t skimp on the beef broth! Anyone else have tips? Thanks for any suggestions!

 

[Kitty]

Thanks for sharing this dish!