Description
Copycat Wendy’s Chili is a deliciously comforting dish that brings the beloved fast-food classic right to your kitchen. This hearty chili combines ground beef, beans, and spices into a rich, flavorful mix that warms you up from the inside out. Perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks, this easy-to-make recipe will evoke memories of family gatherings and cozy evenings spent together over a warm bowl of chili.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until soft.
- Stir in kidney beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes (drained), chili powder, cumin, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.
- Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg