Matthew Arellano
@matare
Wendy's Style Chili
A hearty and flavorful chili inspired by the famous fast-food chain, packed with ground beef, beans, and a medley of vegetables. Perfect for a cozy dinner or game day gathering!
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:super-bowl
- Ingredients:14
- Views:6
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time1 min.
- Total time21 min.
- Servings10
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 pounds
- 2 stalks
- 1
- 1
- 3 (14 ounce) cans
- 1 (14 ounce) can
- 1 (10 ounce) can
- 1 cup
- 2 (1.25 ounce) packages
- 1 (14 ounce) can
- 1 (14 ounce) can
- to taste
- 1 tablespoon or more to taste
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Wendy's Style Chili.
Step 1
Start by assembling all the essential ingredients for your delicious chili.
Step 2
In a spacious pot, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Once the oil shimmers, introduce the ground beef, pressing it into a large patty.
Step 4
Allow it to sear for about 8 to 10 minutes until it develops a rich brown crust.
Step 5
After browning, break the beef into crumbles and continue cooking until no pink remains, which should take an additional 5 minutes.
Step 6
Next, add the chopped celery, onion, and green bell pepper to the pot, sautéing until the onion turns translucent, roughly 5 minutes.
Step 7
Now, pour in the stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and a splash of water, using a spoon to break apart any large chunks of stewed tomatoes.
Step 8
Stir in the chili seasoning, then fold in the kidney and pinto beans, seasoning with salt and black pepper to your liking.
Step 9
Bring the mixture to a lively boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer gently for 1 hour, allowing the flavors to harmonize beautifully.
Step 10
Just before serving, stir in a dash of white vinegar to elevate the taste.
Step 11
Enjoy the warmth and comfort of this hearty chili, perfect for sharing with friends and family.