Copycat Wendy's Chili Recipe

saltine crackers stuck in a pot of copycat wendy's chili

5 from 1 vote

This copycat Wendy's chili recipe is a spot on version of the fast food favorite that you can make quickly and easily right at home. No need to hit up the drive through the next time a craving strikes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Soup

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 480kcal

Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 1/2 yellow onion peeled & diced
3 stalks celery thinly sliced
8 frozen hamburger patties cooked through & drained of excess grease
2-3 large green peppers seeded & diced (about 3 cups)
2 pkts chili seasoning
1 tbsp garlic paste
1 28 oz can ranch style beans DO NOT DRAIN
1 29 oz can tomato sauce
2 10 oz cans MILD tomatoes with green chiles
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
2 15 oz cans dark red kidney beans
1 1/2 cups beef broth

Instructions

In a large soup pot, saute the ground beef, onion, and celery over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until the meat's cooked through and crumbled. Strain off excess grease.
Chop the cooked hamburgers into bite sized pieces and add them, along with all remaining ingredients, to the pot. Stir to evenly combine.
Bring the chili to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to medium low and let the mixture simmer for 45 minutes- stirring occasionally.
Ladle into bowls and serve with saltine crackers and sour cream.

Notes

If you want to save time on prep, you can buy precut veggies in the grocery store.
The hamburger patties are necessary to making this taste as much like Wendy's chili as possible. Don't skip them!
Top with any of your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, cilantro, etc.

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