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Wendy’s Chili Recipe

Wendy’s Chili Recipe: Cozy Comfort Food in One Pot

This Wendy’s Chili Recipe is a comforting dish that combines beef, beans, and tomatoes into a hearty one-pot meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chili Base
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey or plant-based meat
  • 1 cup Green Pepper or substitute with red or yellow bell pepper
  • 1 can Rotel Tomatoes with Green Chilies or use diced tomatoes with chili flakes
  • 1 can Stewed Tomatoes can substitute with crushed or diced tomatoes
  • 1 can Kidney Beans can swap in pinto or black beans
  • 1 can Pinto Beans can use preferred beans or legumes
  • 1 can Tomato Sauce reducing can lighten richness if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Seasoning could use a homemade blend
  • 1 tablespoon White Vinegar or substitute with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
For Serving
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese for topping
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream for garnish
  • 1/2 cup Diced Onions for freshness
  • 1 bag Tortilla Chips for dipping

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Finely chop the green pepper and any other desired vegetables to enhance flavor and texture.
  2. In a large pot, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
  3. Stir in the chopped green pepper and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until softened.
  4. Add Rotel tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans, tomato sauce, and chili seasoning. Mix everything thoroughly and bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Ladle chili into serving bowls and garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, and diced onions. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This Wendy’s Chili Recipe is perfect for meal prep and can be customized with different beans or spices.

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