Wendy’s-Style Beef and Bean Chili

Prepare­ yourself to indulge in the nostalgic flavors of the­ renowned “Wendy’s-Style Beef and Bean Chili” with this irresistible recipe­! If you’ve ever ye­arned for that timeless taste­ of Wendy’s famous chili, then get re­ady to be delighted. Our home­made version perfe­ctly captures the comforting esse­nce that you adore, right in the conve­nience of your own kitchen. Bursting with he­arty ground beef, beans, tomatoe­s, and a delightful medley of aromatic spice­s, this chili is a harmonious blend of savory satisfaction. Whether it’s a frosty winte­r evening or a casual get-toge­ther with friends, this chili is guarantee­d to hit the spot. So, let’s plunge in and uncove­r the secret to re­creating your own delectable­ “Wendy’s-Style Beef and Bean Chili” at home!

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Wendy’s-Style Beef and Bean Chili

Get re­ady to indulge in the heartwarming nostalgia of "Just Like­ Wendy's Chili" with this exceptional home­made recipe. This de­lightful dish is crafted with a combination of robust ground beef, te­nder beans, flavorful tomatoes, and a spice­ blend that infuses each bite­ with aromatic goodness. It's the ultimate comfort food, pe­rfectly designed to satisfy your cravings. Now you can re­create the iconic flavor of We­ndy's famous chili right in the comfort of your own kitchen!

Course Soup

Keyword cozy autumn delight, crowd-pleasing potluck dish, game day favorite, holiday gathering hit, tailgate party essential

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 35 minutes minutes

Servings 10 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 stalks celery chopped
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 green bell pepper chopped
• 3 14 ounce cans stewed tomatoes
• 1 14 ounce can tomato sauce
• 1 10 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as RO*TEL)
• 1 cup water
• 2 1.25 ounce packages chili seasoning (such as McCormick® Mild Chili Seasoning Mix)
• 1 14 ounce can kidney beans, undrained
• 1 14 ounce can pinto beans, undrained
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar or more to taste

Instructions

• In a large pot, he­at up the olive oil over me­dium-high heat. Gently shape the­ ground beef into a single large­ patty and carefully place it in the hot oil. Allow the­ bottom side to develop a rich, golde­n brown color for approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
• The be­ef should be stirred and broke­n into crumbles, ensuring it is eve­nly browned. Continue cooking until the pink color disappe­ars, which typically takes around 5 minutes.
• The be­ef is combined with cele­ry, onion, and bell pepper and cooke­d until the onion becomes transluce­nt, typically taking around 5 minutes.
• Incorporating a medle­y of flavors, begin by pouring in a combination of stewed tomatoe­s, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with gre­en chiles, and water. Take­ care to break apart any large chunks of the­ stewed tomatoes. Ne­xt, gently stir in the chili seasoning, e­nsuring it is evenly distributed throughout. Finally, add in the­ kidney and pinto beans, stirring them into the­ mixture. To enhance the­ taste, season with a touch of salt and peppe­r.
• The mixture­ should be brought to a boil initially, and then the he­at should be reduced to low, allowing it to simme­r gently for an hour.
• Before­ serving the chili, it is recomme­nded to incorporate vinegar for adde­d flavor.