Copycat Wendy's Chili

Copycat Wendy's Chili

If you love Wendy's chili then you'll love this homemade recipe. This chili is meaty, thick flavorful. Chock full of vegetables, beef and beans. A hearty lunch or dinner that's easy to make! Bell peppers, celery and white vinegar set this recipe apart.

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Recipe Type Beef, Camping, Copycat, Crockpot, Fall, Halloween, Meal Prep, Rainy Day, Served Hot, Soups, Spicy, Summer, Turkey

Skill Level Easy

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings Servings

Calories 317kcal

Author Angela G.

Equipment

dutch oven

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef or turkey or 1lb of each
1 onion diced
1 rib celery chopped
1 green bell pepper chopped (optional)
14 oz can petite diced tomatoes
10.75 oz can condensed tomato soup
15.5 oz can dark red kidney beans drained
15 oz chili beans not drained

Spices - McCormick Mild Chili Seasoning can be used in place of these spices

1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cumin

Toppings

shredded cheddar cheese to taste
chopped red onion to taste
Frank's hot sauce to taste
1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 tablespoon per bowl
1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Brown turkey and/or beef in a dutch oven with diced onion, celery and green pepper over medium heat. Cook and stir for about 6-10 minutes or until onions are translucent.
Add tomatoes, beans, and spices. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer. Cover and simmer on low for a 1 hour. Stir occasionally.
Spoon into bowls and stir in vinegar right before serving. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Top with shredded cheddar cheese and diced raw onions as desired.

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Notes

Do not drain chili beans.
Slowly cook and stir celery and onions so that they do not brown.

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