Wendy's Chili Copycat Recipe
Wendy's copycat chili is an homage to a classic fast food favorite, with its rich and hearty flavor that satisfies even the biggest appetites.
Servings 4
Calories 502kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it is browned, stirring occasionally to break it up into small pieces.
- Add the onion and bell pepper to the pot and cook until they are soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and water. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the pot and stir to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve the chili hot, garnished with your choice of toppings such as shredded cheese, diced onions, and sour cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 502kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 923mg | Potassium: 1525mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2072IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 9mg