Description
Wendy’s chili recipe copycat is a delicious, hearty dish that brings warmth and comfort to any table. With tender ground beef, rich kidney beans, and a blend of aromatic spices, this chili is perfect for game nights or cozy family dinners. Easy to make in under an hour, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve it with rice, cornbread, or baked potatoes for a complete meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (red or green)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup water or beef broth
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping onions and bell peppers.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of oil and sauté the onions and bell peppers until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Push veggies aside and add ground beef; cook until browned (7-10 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and kidney beans; stir to coat.
- Pour in tomato sauce and water/broth to reach desired consistency; stir well.
- Let simmer uncovered on low heat for 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg