Wendy's Chili Recipe
A copycat recipe for Wendy's famous chili, featuring a rich blend of beef, beans, and spices.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 cup Chopped onion
- 1 cup Diced green bell pepper
- 1 15 ounce can Kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 15 ounce can Pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 1 15 ounce can Tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp Chili powder
- 1 tbsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the kidney beans, pinto beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes, or longer for a richer flavor.
Notes
Serve hot with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, and onions.