Wendy's Chili

Name: Wendy's Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lb ground beef; 1 29 oz can of tomato sauce; 1 29 oz can of pinto beans with liquid; 1 29 oz can of red kidney beans with liquid; 1 c onion, diced; 2 green chilis, diced; 1 celery stalk, diced; 3 medium tomatoes, chopped; 2 tsp cumin powder; 3 Tbsp chili powder; 1 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tsp salt; 2 c water

By Carol Perricone
@coolbaker1

On LI, New York..there is a hamburger fast food restaurant named Wendy's, that makes the absolute BEST Chili!!

Many years ago, a local radio station gave out the recipe, and this is it!!

I make it all the time, I am truly addicted to it. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Rating:

★★★★★ 8 votes5

Comments:

62 Comments

Serves:

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

3 Hr

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

2 lb

ground beef
1

29 oz can of tomato sauce
1

29 oz can of pinto beans with liquid
1

29 oz can of red kidney beans with liquid
1 c

onion, diced
2

green chilis, diced
1

celery stalk, diced
3

medium tomatoes, chopped
2 tsp

cumin powder
3 Tbsp

chili powder
1 1/2 tsp

black pepper
2 tsp

salt
2 c

water
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How to Make Wendy's Chili

Step-by-Step

Brown ground beef in a large skillet, drain well, and crumble beef with a fork.
In a large saucepot, combine beef, and all ingredients in order listed.
Bring to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, stirring every 15 minutes, for 2-3 hours. When chili is done, spoon into bowls and top with diced onion, shredded cheddar cheese, or sour cream, as desired.

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About Wendy's Chili

Course/Dish: Beef

Main Ingredient: Beans/Legumes

Regional Style: American

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