Wendy's Chili Recipe
The ultimate comfort food, Wendy's Chili Recipe is rich, hearty, and perfect for cold nights. Packed with flavor from spices, tomatoes, and beans, it's an easy weeknight dinner that everyone will love. Make it tonight for a bowl of warmth!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Chef's Knife
- Large Pot
- Wooden Spoon
- Frying Pan
- Saucepan
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small onion
- 1 stalk celery
- 1 small green pepper
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 10 oz Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
- 28 oz stewed tomatoes
- 14 oz kidney beans
- 14 oz pinto beans
- 14 oz tomato sauce
- 1.25 oz dry chili seasoning
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, add the ground beef, diced onion, diced celery, chopped green pepper, and cooking oil. Cook over medium-high heat until the hamburger is browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Season generously with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavors. If there's excess grease, drain it to keep the chili from being overly greasy.
- Once the beef is browned, add the Rotel tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, undrained kidney beans, undrained pinto beans, tomato sauce, and the dry chili seasoning. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Let it simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- After 1 hour, stir in the white vinegar. This ingredient brightens the chili and adds a nice tang.
- Serve the chili hot, topped with your favorite garnishes such as shredded cheese, diced onions, or a dollop of sour cream. Enjoy every hearty bite!
Notes
- Tip 1: Use the recipe above but consider adding a can of Wolf Brand Chili (no beans) for extra flavor.
- Tip 2: If your chili is too thick, add about 1/4 cup of water or beef stock until desired consistency is reached.
- Tip 3: Don’t forget about toppings like diced onions, cheese, or sour cream for extra flavor.
- Tip 4: Enjoy with tortilla chips for a crunchy side.