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Wendy’s Chili Recipe

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Wendy’s Chili just can’t be beat. Wendy’s makes this classic recipe fresh every day, and you can do the same. You can make Wendy’s Chili Recipe just like they do. Tomato juice really enhances the flavor of this chili, as does the chili powder, though you may want to start off with a little less chili powder. I find that 1/4 cup isn’t too hot, and is still very flavorful.

You are going to love this copycat recipe for Wendy's Chili. It;s so delicious and so easy to make.

Wendy’s Chili

Now, it is said that Wendy’s chili is made from grilled hamburger patties that didn’t make it into their burgers. You don’t have you start out with hamburger patties, but the fresh ground beef. We think it is easier to start out this way when you make your own chili. We suggest that you brown the beef very thoroughly before making your chili. If you are a die-hard Wendy’s Chili fan you can start out with about 2 pounds of ground meat, fry it up as hamburgers, but you must cook them until they are very well done.

Did you know??

  • Wendy’s Chili is gluten free.

There are lots of fresh ingredients in this chili, and you can put this recipe together in no time. This recipe has onions, celery, green bell pepper, two types of beans, beef, and chili seasoning.    You won’t be disappointed when you make a delicious bowl of this amazing chili from scratch.

These are the ingredients that go into Wendy's Chili. You can recreate this famous Wendy's Chili at home with this copycat recipe.

It is important to cook this chili for the entire time as listed in the recipe.  The flavors mellow and change over the cooking time.  I understand that some people also feel that 3 tablespoons of chili powder are too much.   I think if you stick with standard brands of chili powder this is best.  Chili powder is a combination of several spices, there isn’t a chili powder plant.    Stick with a well-known brand, and if you naturally like foods that are less spicy consider using less.   Again, I fully stand behind the 3 tablespoons as listed in the recipe below.

Here is a pot of Wendy's chili cooking on the stove. You are going to be amazed at how good this is.

 

I hope you enjoy this recipe and check out my other Wendy’s copycat recipes.
Wendy’s Chili for the Instant Pot
Wendy’s Summer Berry Chicken Salad
Wendy’s Apple Pecan Salad
Wendy’s Barbeque Ranch Chicken Salad
Wendy’s Fondue Fries

 

 

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You are going to love this copycat recipe for Wendy's Chili. It's so delicious and so easy to make.

Wendy’s Chili

You can recreate the famous taste of Wendy's Chili at home
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Wendy's recipes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 257kcal
Author: Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh ground beef
  • 1 quart tomato juice
  • 1 (29-ounce) can tomato puree
  • 1 (15-ounce) can red beans, drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained
  • 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chili powder (you may want to use less, as some people find this is too much)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • In a skillet, brown the ground beef; drain. Put the drained beef and the remaining ingredients in a 6-quart pot. Cover the pot; let it simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes.

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Nutrition

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 508mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 11.5% | Vitamin C: 28.3% | Calcium: 3.5% | Iron: 13.2%
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About Stephanie

I recreate your favorite restaurant recipes, so you can prepare these dishes at home. I help you cook dinner, and serve up dishes you know your family will love. You can find most of the ingredients for all of the recipes in your local grocery store.

Stephanie is the author of CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home, and CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home 2.

Comments

  1. Tom Latzke says

    May 19, 2019 at 4:25 pm


    It’s great to find this recipe as the closest Wendy’s to me is 89 miles. The only time I can get it is when I have to drive there for something else. That’s when I buy 8 large chili’s or several family size if they carry it.

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  2. Tina says

    March 6, 2019 at 6:37 pm

    I want to make this. Can you share what brand of chili powder you use? I know that some include a lot of salt.

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  3. Lynda says

    February 8, 2019 at 11:43 pm


    Made this today. I questioned the 1/4 cup of chili powder, but decided to add as directed.
    My husband and granddaughter absolutely loved the chili! They both requested that I not lose this recipe. I have a habit of making something and not marking the recipe or printing. I threw out my other chili recipes and printed this one and put in my recipe book . That’s how delicious this recipe is. This will definitely be my go to chili recipe. Most definitely a keeper.

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  4. Tony Guinn says

    January 24, 2019 at 7:49 pm


    Does anyone know what the serving size is on the nutritional information. Doing keto diet and need to know if this will work with it.

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  5. Donny says

    January 22, 2019 at 2:22 pm


    great recipe. I became the soup guru at my local country club years ago and usually make 5 gallon plus sizes at a time. this recipe mimics mine almost perfectly except i roast the meat and veggies in the oven first. Dave Thomas eat your heart out!! thanks

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  7. LAURETTA SOMERVILLE says

    January 14, 2019 at 11:18 am


    I NEED THE CHRISTOS RECIPE FOR THEIR ROSA MARINARA . NOT SURE OF THE SPELLING.I’M 83 AND CAN’T AFFORD TO BUY IT. PLEASE HELP ME. THANK YOU.

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  10. Gary Silber says

    December 29, 2018 at 11:39 am

    Question please. I want to make this recipe without any beans. Would the ingredients amounts stay the same? Would I add more beef or just keep everything the same without the beans? Has anyone made it this way?

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  12. Angela says

    September 29, 2018 at 4:46 pm


    Love this recipe and I’ve never added beans before. When I make this recipe I’m able to freeze 2 containers. Makes perfect quick meals after work! And still delicious!

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  13. Marianne Todd says

    September 26, 2018 at 5:04 pm


    I have been making chili for 50 years. This is better! I cannot explain why – probably just the right combintion of ingredients but it is perfection. Made the recipe exactly as written, simmered for 3-4 hours, 8 generous servings.

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  15. Audra says

    September 13, 2018 at 3:29 pm

    This is a great recipe. I have used it for years and everyone loves it. I was a manager for Wendy’s and yes it is patties that make it to the end of the grill and are not considered fresh anymore. They’re places in a sealed bucket in the cooler. The following morning they’re boiled, chopped and drained to make chili. That is the one thing I have always done that the recipe does not call for. I rinse the meat and drain to remove all grease as Wendy’s doe

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