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| Wendy's® Chili |
By Todd Wilbur
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Recipe Rating:  (96 reviews) |
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Here's a favorite recipe for chili that clones the stuff served at the Wendy's chain. Dave Thomas, Wendy's late founder, started serving this chili in 1969, the year the first Wendy's opened its doors. Over the years the recipe has changed a bit, but this version here is an amazing copy of the version of chili served in the early 90's. Try topping it with some chopped onion and cheddar cheese, just as you can request in the restaurant. |
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2 pounds ground beef
one 29-ounce can tomato sauce
one 29-ounce can kidney beans (with liquid)
one 29-ounce can pinto beans (with liquid)
1 cup diced onion (1 medium onion)
1/2 cup diced green chili (2 chilies)
1/4 cup diced celery (1 stalk)
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons cumin powder
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups water |
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1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain off the fat.
2. Using a fork, crumble the cooked beef into pea-size pieces.
3. In a large pot, combine the beef plus all the remaining ingredients, and bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook, stirring every 15 minutes, for 2 to 3 hours.
Makes about 12 servings.
Tidbits: For spicier chili, add 1/2 teaspoon more black pepper. For much spicier chili, add 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and a tablespoon of cayenne pepper. And for a real stomach stinger, add 5 or 6 sliced jalapeno peppers to the pot. Leftovers can be frozen for several months. |
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Julti |
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1/17/2010 11:39:00 AM |
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People rave about this chili and it's easy! I use canned tomatoes and canned chili's so the only prep is the onion and celery; I cut them while the beef cooks. Great for slow cookers. Top it with some sour cream and cheese! Excellent for freezing in bulk or individual servings.
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Maureen |
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12/28/2009 11:21:00 AM |
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I halved this recipe and it turned out AWESOME! It is so unbelieveably simple. It even tastes better the second and third day! I want to try it with turkey and I also want to try and freeze it but there is never any left.
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Old Shagger |
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10/26/2009 6:54:00 AM |
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I have been entering a club sponsored chili contest every year for 10 years using various recipes and never won. This year I used this recipe and won $100 first prize. I make it at home every month. Great recipe and easy to make.
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Elaine |
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10/4/2009 10:58:00 AM |
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When I took this to a potluck at work, everyone wanted to know who brought the wendy's chili.
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Jan |
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9/21/2009 3:39:00 PM |
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Print this one out, it's worth taking the time to make! I've made it several times and tastes just like Wendy's.
Great crock-pot recipe! Makes alot too.
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Debi |
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9/19/2009 12:03:00 PM |
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The best! Weight Watchers friendly, hearty, yummy, and so easy!
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norma |
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9/2/2009 4:54:00 PM |
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I have made this recipe several times now and it is just like being at Wendy's. Add the chopped onions and cheese on top and it is perfect.
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Master of Chili |
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5/30/2009 5:33:00 PM |
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Quite possibly the best chili I have ever had. Totally beats "actual" wendy's chili hands down!
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Janpics |
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3/29/2009 3:53:00 PM |
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This is the best in the crock pot! Make it the day before to allow it to get thicker,,,yum! Just like I remember at Wendy's. Yep, this is a "keeper" for our family.
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Wendy(no pun intended)that is my name |
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1/27/2009 6:21:00 PM |
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My dad, who is 75, made this and made me try it in front of him. I love Wendy's chili and get it every time I go. I couldn't believe how good it was. He said it was easy to make so I will be making it very soon. Even my husband liked it and he is very picky at what he eats. This is a definite 2 thumbs up!!!
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