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Just Like Wendy's Chili

Total Time
1h 50m
29m prep ยท 81m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
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Difficulty
Hard
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๐ŸŒพ Gluten-Free ๐Ÿฅ› Dairy-Free ๐Ÿฅœ Nut-Free โ˜ช๏ธ Halal โœก๏ธ Kosher

After trying several Wendy's chili recipe clones and adjusting them to my tastes, I've concocted what I think is the best. Serve it topped with finely diced white onions and/or shredded cheese. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 stalks celery , chopped
  • 1 onion , chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper , chopped
  • 3 , 14 ounce
  • 1 , 14 ounce
  • 1 , 10 ounce
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 , 1.25 ounce
  • 1 , 14 ounce
  • 1 , 14 ounce
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar , or more to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Press ground beef into the hot oil to form one large patty; let the bottom brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir and break browned beef into crumbles. Continue to cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes longer.

  4. 4

    Stir celery, onion, and bell pepper into beef and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Pour in stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and water.

  6. 6

    Break apart large chunks of stewed tomatoes.

  7. 7

    Stir in chili seasoning. Stir in kidney and pinto beans. Season with salt and pepper.

  8. 8

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour.

  9. 9

    Mix vinegar into chili just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

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