Wendy’s Chili

Are you looking for the recipe, nutrition info, or something else about Wendy’s chili?

Here’s a popular copycat Wendy’s Chili recipe that tastes very close to the original:

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🌶️ Copycat Wendy’s Chili

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground beef

• 1 (29 oz) can tomato sauce

• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes

• 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans (with liquid)

• 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans (with liquid)

• 1 cup diced onion

• ½ cup diced green bell pepper

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

• 3 cups beef broth

• 2–3 tbsp chili powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

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Instructions:

1. Brown ground beef in a large pot. Drain excess fat.

2. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes.

3. Stir in remaining ingredients.

4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 1–1½ hours, stirring occasionally.

5. Taste and adjust seasoning.

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🔥 Tips for Authentic Flavor:

• Let it simmer longer (2 hours) for deeper flavor.

• Wendy’s texture is thinner than most homemade chili—add a little extra broth if needed.

• Serve with shredded cheddar and saltine crackers for the full experience.

If you’d like a slow cooker version, Instant Pot version, or the small-batch version, tell me which one you prefer.