Copycat Wendy’s Chili Recipe

Looking for a Wendy’s Chili recipe? Nothing beats a warm bowl of chili on a cold day and ever since I was a little girl, I have loved Wendy’s Chili. My grandmother loved it too and it was kind of our little treat to sneak off to Wendy’s for Chili and fries. 

If you have ever had Wendy’s Chili, then you know how delicious is it. I love the taste, but I always prefer homemade, so I have perfected this copycat Wendy’s chili recipe that is both delicious and EASY to make.

This would be the perfect chili for a tailgate party or family gathering as it is very affordable to make, and serves a lot of people!

How to make Wendy’s Copycat Chili ­Recipe

Have you ever wondered what makes Wendy’s chili so delicious?

We’ve played around with this copycat recipe and I think we’ve come pretty close to perfection here. Here’s what you’ll need:

2 lb. of ground beef, browned and drained
2 28 oz. cans of diced tomatoes
1 16 oz. can of kidney beans, drained
1 15 oz. can of pinto beans, drained
1⁄4 C. celery, diced
1⁄4 C. bell pepper, diced
3 tbs. chili powder
2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. black pepper
1⁄2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 C. water

Favorite Chili Toppings:
Onion to sprinkle on top (optional)
Grated cheese to sprinkle on top (optional)
Sour cream (optional)

Directions ­for making this copycat Wendy’s Chili Recipe

Brown the 2 lb. of ground beef. Drain the fat and then rinse with warm water to drain more of the fat.

Add all ingredients to a large pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 2­-3 hours on low. This is also a great recipe for the crockpot!

Before I serve this chili, I like to add a dollop of sour cream and add grated cheese and chopped red onions. So yummy!  Enjoy!

If you are an Instant Pot fan, I’ve also shared my Instant Pot Chili recipe, it’s a good one!

And don’t worry, it’s an EASY chili recipe as well because I’m all about the easy, especially when it comes to comfort foods like homemade chili! 

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If you have ever had Wendy’s Chili, then you know how delicious is it. I love the taste, but I always prefer homemade, so I have perfected this copycat Wendy’s chili recipe that is both delicious and EASY to make.

Ingredients

• 2 lb. of ground beef, browned and drained
• 2 28 oz. cans of diced tomatoes
• 1 16 oz. can of kidney beans, drained
• 1 15 oz. can of pinto beans, drained
• 1⁄4 C. celery, diced
• 1⁄4 C. bell pepper, diced
• 3 tbs. chili powder
• 2 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1⁄2 tsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 C. water
• Toppings:
• Onion to sprinkle on top (optional)
• Grated cheese to sprinkle on top (optional)
• Sour cream (optional)

Instructions

Brown the 2 lb. of ground beef. Drain the fat and then rinse with warm water to drain more of the fat.

Add all ingredients to a large pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 2­-3 hours on low. This is also a great recipe for the crockpot!

Notes

Before I serve this chili, I like to add a dollop of sour cream and add grated cheese and chopped red onions.

Here are a few chili and soup bowls that are on my wish list right now:

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