Wendy’s Chili

Wendy’s Style Chili

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Optional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onions, sour cream, or crackers

Directions:

1. Brown Ground Beef:
   • In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
2. Cook Onions and Garlic:
   • Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot with the browned beef. Sauté for a few minutes until the onions become translucent.
3. Combine Ingredients:
   • Add diced tomatoes (with their juices), kidney beans, pinto beans, tomato sauce, and beef broth to the pot, stirring well to combine.
4. Season and Simmer:
   • Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
   • Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, covered, for about 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavors will be.
5. Serve:
   • Serve the Wendy’s style chili hot in bowls.
   • Optionally, top each serving with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onions, sour cream, or crackers.

Yield:

This recipe makes approximately 8-10 servings.

Nutritional Information (per serving, approximately):

• Calories: 330
• Total Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sodium: 750mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8g
  • Sugars: 6g
• Protein: 26g

Enjoy this hearty and flavorful chili, reminiscent of Wendy’s famous recipe, on a chilly evening or for a comforting meal!