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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Add diced tomatoes (with their juices), kidney beans, pinto beans, tomato sauce, and beef broth to the pot, stirring well to combine.
- 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.
- 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!
