After trying several clone recipes and adjusting them to my tastes, Ive concocted what I think is the best clone. Serve topped with finely diced white onions and/or shredded cheese. Enjoy
Just Like Wendy's Chili Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds ground beef
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as RO*TEL)
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 (1.25 ounce) packages chili seasoning (such as McCormick Mild Chili Seasoning Mix)
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon white vinegar, or more to taste
How to Make Just Like Wendy's Chili
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Press ground beef into the hot oil to form one large patty; let the bottom brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir and break the ground beef into crumbles and cook until no longer pink, about 5 more minutes.
Stir celery, onion, and green bell pepper into ground beef and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; pour in stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chiles, tomato sauce, and water. Break apart large chunks of stewed tomatoes. Stir in chili seasoning.
Mix kidney beans and pinto beans into chili, season with salt and black pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour. Mix vinegar into chili.
Just Like Wendy's Chili Nutritions
Calories: 326.1 calories
Carbohydrate: 28.8 g
Cholesterol: 55.1 mg
Fat: 14.8 g
Fiber: 7.8 g
Protein: 22.6 g
SaturatedFat: 4.7 g
ServingSize:
Sodium: 1521 mg
Sugar: 8.3 g
TransFat:
UnsaturatedFat:
Just Like Wendy's Chili Reviews
Excellent recipe Going to make it again and again. Chili is very diverse and everyone has there taste preference when it comes to chili. If you do not like the flavor of Wendys chili do not make this recipe thinking its going to be different. And please do not offer your comments and rating. I rated this recipe based on the fact that I love Wendys chili and how close does this chili come to that flavor. Very close and the flavor perfect.... Is it Wendys? NO, you only get Wendys chili at Wendys Is it a good rendition.. Oh yes..... And its even better on day 2 If you choose to review a recipe make sure you made the recipe as posted. Do not review a recipe if you changed it all up and then dont like. A less than 4 or 5 star review of a changed up recipe is a review of ones own poor cooking skills. Be real
My entire family LOVED this chili and they never agree on anything. I didnt have the packets of chili seasoning so I used 1 rounded Tbs Cumin, 1 1/4 tsp salt, 1 1/4 Tbs Chili Powder, 1 tsp Oregano, 1 tsp basil. This will be my go to chili.
My 9yo, 7yo, and 5yo made supper for their grandparents last night. They decided to cook chili but it couldnt be too spicy for their grandparents. We selected this recipe and they cooked it with minimal support from me. Everyone enjoyed the chili and it did remind me of Wendys chili (It would have been an almost perfect match if the kids had cut up the stewed tomatoes but they missed that step.) When we cuddled in bed last night, my 7yo son asked that I write a good review for this recipe. We will make it again.
Made it last night and it turned out SUPERB and just like Wendys Will mark it as a favorite Recipe
Great, as written but easily tweaked to your preferences. To the person who said it isnt chili, look beyond that and rate it for great flavor. Over 90 percent of the reviews are excellent, maybe the southwest should lay off the hot sauce and try tasting food again.
I cant tell you how many chili recipes Ive tried in the past. This is hands-down my favorite and will definitely be part of the "regular" meal planning rotation. Perfect for my busy-wife-and-mommy life Great for the slow cooker - I browned the ground beef for about 8 or so minutes on the stove and dumped everything into the pot w/out sauting anything else - super easy Freezes perfectly, tastes even better the next day, feeds a crowd for company and potlucks. The only thing Id suggest is to rinse your beans. The frothy stuff you see when rinsing is what causes the "musical" part to your postprandial experience so rinsing definitely cuts that down if its ever been a concern for you. My husband likes his spicy so he will be adding more chili powder and cumin to his helping; if you like spicier chili you will need to do the same as the way it is written here gives you a mild, ever-so-slight kick. Or, when you purchase the chili seasonings packets, pick "medium" or "hot" (I chose the 30% less sodium, mild spice option). Love that its also way more economical than running to the local food chain when I have a hankerin for some of that famous chili =)
Made this recipe tonight. Customized it a bit by seasoning the ground meat before cooking, used Mexican Style stewed tomatoes, HOT McCormick Chili Seasoning, and RO*TEL with habanero for extra spice. Was delicious and will definitely make this recipe again.
Super good chili My 7 year old didnt believe I made it...he thought it was Wendys chili I did not have chili seasoning packets, so I used the approximate following measurements of spices: 2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp salt, 2 1/2 TBS chili powder, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp basil, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. I also substituted 1 of the cans of stewed tomatoes for petite diced tomatoes and I blended the 2 cans of stewed tomatoes I did use in a blender first....scared my kids wouldnt like it if it was too chunky. LOVE THIS RECIPE - THANKS FOR SHARING
Exactly like Wendys chili. It was great
I love Wendys Chili so I was anxious to try to this recipe For years I have made the Chili Con Carne recipe in the Better Homes & Gardens Cookbook. While that chili is good, it is not Wendys Chili :( I halved this recipe, however as another reviewer said, that leaves you with half used cans. I solved that problem by rounding the ingredients. I eliminated the oil, I used 1 pound of 93/7 ground beef. It produced very little fat so no need to drain it. I used 1) 14 oz can stewed tomatoes, 1) 10 oz can RoTel diced tomatoes with green chiles, 1) 8 oz can tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, and 1) 1.25 package of McCormicks. I used the entire 14 oz cans of kidney and pinto beans, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper and 1 1/2 tsp white vinegar. This smelled and tasted like Wendy"s It had more of a bite to it. I think that was due to the stewed tomato / RoTel ratio. I think the secret to this recipe is the McCormicks. It takes the guess work out of the spice measurements. This is my new chili recipe I loved it
Made as directed,EXCEPT I put it all in a crockpot, after browning meat and sauteing veggies & I did rinse the beans hoping to cut back on any digestive issues. Since I was using my processor to chop the veggies, I then used it to chop the canned tomatoes--just easier. This did taste excellent and I will put in on my favs list. Thank you for the recipe & all the good reviews convincing me to give it a try : )
This was perfect It tasted just like Wendys chilli or even better. The other copycat recipes Ive tried dont even come close to this. Very flavorful. I cut the recipe in half but still used the full amount of kidney beans, pinto beans and vinegar...besides that, I followed the recipe exactly. Also, I think the vinegar was a nice touch; it really gave it a nice but subtle kick. Im not a regular cooker, so I wasnt sure if I should simmer with the lid on or off, so I simmered it for 30 minutes with the lid off and then put the lid on for the last 30 minutes. The consistency turned out perfect.
Ive been making chili since I was a teen, but my 88 yo Father is in love with Wendys chili, so I was intrigued by this recipe. I made it exactly as written and it is delicious He says it tastes just like Wendys, the rest of my family thinks it tastes great, my new go-to chili recipe Thanks for putting the time and effort into figuring this recipe out.
I am this chili now and I live with people who hate onions and chunky stuff so I pureed the onion and stewed & diced tomato. You cant even tell there is onion in it ha ha. So my family is still gunna get the goods and they dont even know it What is chili without onion and stewed tomatoes?
I made exactly as written, except drained the grease before adding vegetables. This chili definitely has GREAT flavor (not sure what makes the big difference, is it the vinegar?) My husband and I are on WW so to lighten it up next time, I will omit olive oil (didnt think it was necessary) and use diced tomatoes instead of stewed (I was surprised to find out that stewed have several points). With these omissions and 93% lean ground beef, I calculated this to be 8 points/serving.
This recipe is fabulous I have been searching for a chilli recipe for the longest time and finally Ive found it I did not alter the recipe. Followed the recipe exactly as is and my husband and three kids couldnt get over how delicious the chilli tasted. Thank you for an amazing recipe
This is spot on For me the key is to let the ground beef sit in the pan, undisturbed, for those first 8 to 10 minutes. This gives it a nice char, like you would get from a burger at Wendys. To enjoy the consistency of the original I cooked this for only three hours and ate it the day it was made. Cooking too long or leaving it in the refrigerator over night tends to let the starches out and it becomes very thick. I would not change any of the ingredients or any amounts - this is going into my chili rotation
Delicious Only change was to use 1/2 cup of water instead of a full cup b/c I wanted it to be thicker. Great flavor and super easy to make...A definite keeperYUM Thanks for sharing. :)
Great recipe, as it leaves room for exchanges of ingredients. I am in Lima, Peru and some ingredients cannot be easily found here. We have all kinds of natural, fresh ingredients... but not the canned combinations that you find in the US. So here is what I did, and I hope it helps the folks that live outside the US: I replaced the canned tomatoes (all of them) for three containers (doypacks) of Arrabiatta Tomato Sauce, which is just a spicier and mildly hot tomato sauce I found in the foodstore. I replaced the Chili seasoning for freshly ground black pepper, oregano, cumin and paprika. I added one cube of beef short rib bouillon. The rest I did the same. I ommited the vinegar because we just dont like it tart. Delicious and just like Wendys chili. My 19 year old son, big fan of Wendys chili, gave it 2 thumbs up.
Absolutely perfect. Key is in the vinegar -- prob used 4 tbsp and the end result was amazingly close to Wendys
Holy Cow This is my familys new favorite chili. It tastes just like Wendys. Even my 2 y.o granddaughter loves it. You can adjust it to your liking
Yippy...first time ever my husband said he liked my chili. Last time we went to Wendys and he was raving..I thought I need to find a clone. 15 years of marriage and this is the first approval for chili. Thanks
This was a terrific chili I did add a little more cayenne for heat, but other than than, I loved it Thanks for the recipe :)
7.22.17 Whoa, this is some awesome chili, and yes, it does taste like Wendys chili. Instead of using the expensive pkgs of chili seasoning, I used Chili Seasoning Mix II (from this site) which needed just a little tweaking to suit our taste, but not much. I weighed the chili mix, and it made the right amount for this recipe. Ive never used a recipe for making chili (and Im constantly adjusting the spices to get it just right), but we enjoyed this so much that this just might become our go-to chili recipe. Youll need to adjust the seasonings to your taste (just as you always do), but the only adjustment we made was adding some red pepper flakes.***UPDATE 1.19.19*** You need a BIG pot for this. I use my 5-1/2 qt LeCreuset pot for this because the standard size dutch oven just isnt large enough. Also, I make this chili so often that to save time, I keep a jar of the chili seasoning (I use Chili Seasoning Mix II recipe from this site) in a jar in the pantry, and the 2.5 oz you need for this recipe measures out to about 1/2 cup of the mix. And dont skip that first step when making this because cooking that big ground beef patty and then breaking it up makes it chunky, and thats the way Wendys chili is.
Just like the red heads stuff & if you add anything else its no longer hers its yours...
Amazingly good. Will definitely have this again and again I did not vary from the recipe a jot and it turned out blissfully good.
First time ever using an on line recipe and I followed it exactly. It came out perfect. I will be making this one again. Finally after all these years of making my own, trying this and trying that, I have something that I can look forward to enjoying it every time I make it.
I just finished making this chili It is the bomb It really really does taste like Wendys. I cannot stop eating this stuff. Made exactly to recipe did not change a thing. This will be my go to chili recipe from now on Thanks tjy99
I made this Chili yesterday and it is sooooooooo good I followed the recipe exactly, but made it much spicier by adding Rotel Tomatoes with Habanero peppers, Hot McCormick Chili Seasoning, and Del Monte Stewed Tomatoes with Jalapeno and Cumin. Loved it Will make again
This was my first time making this chili and I followed the recipe with the exception that I did not use the celery (I dont like celery in chili). It was quick, easy and delicious. I wont say it tasted like Wendys.....but even better, it tasted like my mothers. I will definitely be making this one a staple for home use. By the way, if you change 3-5 ingredients in a recipe and dont like it.... please dont rate the recipe badly. After all, its your fault you didnt follow the recipe.
I have to say, Wendys Chili is my all-time favorite and this chili recipe is so close to Wendys that if I were blindfolded, Im not sure Id be able to tell which one is which, ha.Even though Im not a fan of peppers of ANY kind, I had my 16 year old son (will be going to culinary school) slice and dice everything super small (I think he even got out the "slap" chop, ha) and none of the peppers bothered me one bit. However, being that I love Wendys Chili so much, I was confident that I would be able to handle the peppers in this recipe.Thank you TJY99 for this amazing recipe
Made it exactly as recipe was written. It really was delicious. The family loved it. Will make again
We made this in our instapot. Took about 30 min. Is excellent
First, I love wendys chili, I made this for an upcoming xmas party. There was waaay too much grease/oil in my chili when finished - its just kind of a separated mess. I am not sure of the reason for the olive oil to begin with, and then adding ground beef which has fat and there is no instruction to ever drain, so I didnt. I used 80% lean beef. I also didnt understand why we cook the beef in a large patty - I made two batches at once (two different pots) and one of them burnt on the bottom since i didnt check it till 8 min. passed, it was a mistake. I feel like it does slightly taste like Wendys, but not as much flavor. I froze it and and then scraped all the fat from the top hoping its salvagable for the day I serve it (I made ahead and froze for the party). If its somehow great the day we eat it I will update the review. I made exactly as the recipe reads with no alterations.
Hey folks this is very close to Wendys chili. Ive been using this recipe for years . Here is a tip dont forget the vinegar at the end. And I use beef stock instead of water. People are funny they get a recipe. They add or substitute ingredient s then say the recipe isnt that good. Or people are rude. I say to these people , were not saving lives here . Were just trying to make a bowl of chili
It really does taste like Wendys. Soooo good.
Its a mild chili for everyone to enjoy, but most importantly, it really does taste (and smell) just like Wendys chili Yum, absolutely delicious and surely will be my go-to chili recipe. If you like it hot, simply adjust the spice level to your liking. BUT, if you truly love Wendys, follow the recipe as provided. The entire family loved it. After browning the meat with the celery, onion and pepper for 5 minutes, I finished it off in the crock pot on high for 4 hours and tortured everyone with that heavenly aroma. Thanks tjy99 Update: I do drain and rinse the beans since my final cooking is done in the crock pot.
Be still my heart. I have been making chili for 30 years, and have never been happy with any of the recipes Ive found. I felt sure that one day I would find the PERFECT recipe, and this is IT. Only 2 minor tweaks. I doubled the beans, and added 1/4 cup of brown sugar for a tiny bit of sweetness. I love the idea of making a huge patty to brown the beef. I feel sure that this contributed in a big way to the flavor. Boyfriend and I inhaled this over 2 nights with a side of cornbread. Its delicious same day which doesnt always happen with chili. Served with a dollop of low fat sour cream and a side salad. Wendys chili is awesome... now I can make it at home. Thankyou from the bottom of my heart for this submission.
Love this ... I am not a fan of stewed tomatoes , but they make a difference, so I just chop them up before adding. Now to find some of the Wendys Hot Chili Oil (the stuff they have in packets)
This tasted great and was gone before the weekend was over. In my second batch I cut the meat to one pound and added an extra can of each bean and two cans of black beans just to add variety . Now its a household staple made at least once a month.
This is my third try of any chili recipe and my husband loved it He ate three bowls worth One of my kids liked it very much, too. The other - not a chili fan in general. Did it taste like Wendys? My husband - who loves their chili- said it was a definite yes A keeper recipe Thanks SO much
My family loves my chili That being said I needed to prepare it for 50 people at our small business. I initially wanted to buy it from Wendys but my son really wanted my recipe. I found this recipe and was very nervous about preparing it. I have to say it was the best ever and so delicious. It encompassed my take on chili but was so helpful in tripling the chili ingredients, shopping list and cooking instructions The one thing I left out was the vinegar as I was not sure what they would add to the taste. Anyway, this is a winner for my family and friends
We loved it Important to note: If you do not like Wendys Chili you may not like it then. But this was really yummy to us. We love Wendys chili so there was plenty of left overs ans it even tasted better the next dayI prepared as written except for using one larger can of Dark red Kidney beans (because we love them). Everything else we followed to a T. So glad you posted this.... it is a real winner
Ive been trying different chili recipes searching for that one that will be our go to favorite. For us, the search is over. This recipe was perfect for our tastes. The only minor adjustment I had to make for personal preferences was to cut the onion and green bell pepper to 1/2 each. Unlike other recipes, the outcome wasnt a decision to use it for a base recipe next time but try to make it better by substituting all sorts of ingredients. We loved it as is.
Pretty good chili We definitely like it spicier. but we added sliced jalapenos to our bowls- I also added a 1/4 C. of cocoa for added depth. Great topped with cheese, onions and sour cream. I also ladled off most of the oil layer on top the 2nd day. I would make again Co-workers also said it was good.
I love trying out new chili recipes, especially when the temps start dropping I followed this recipe, pretty much exactly how its shown with a few exceptions. I browned one pound of ground beef along with one pound of mild italian sausage, onion and green peppers. I didnt add celery (because I didnt have any) and popped the browned meat, along with all the rest of the ingredients into the crock pot and cooked it on low for about 4 hours. Whipped up some amazing cornbread to go with it....BOOM Loved it
Tasty chili. I like my regular chili better but this was certainly easy and filled the square for a football lunch. Thanks for posting
I LOVE this chili It is my go to recipe. This recipe makes a lot so I freeze the leftovers. When we are ready to heat the left overs we just warm it up in a Dutch oven. I have also made this recipe with deer meat and it comes out just as good if not better.
I thought this was good, made it as recipe states, but used ground turkey and no salt added tomatoes and McCormick low sodium chili seasoning to suit my preferences. I wasnt sure about the celery, but it blended in nicely. I served it topped with low fat Mexican cheese blend and Fritos (a guilty pleasure). Ill make again, thanks for the recipe
I love Wendys Chili over a baked potato with sour cream. I was surprised at how easy it was to make and it tasted great.ThanksDavid SpatzMasterChef (in my own mind)
This recipe is spot on, but I did adjust slightly just for convenience to what I had on hand and to double it to take to a church function. I used 4.5 lbs. ground chuck- drained, 3-10 oz. pkgs. Frozen Picsweet Seasoning Blend (diced onions, celery, bell peppers and parsley). Instead of 4 pkgs. of Chili seasoning I used: 5 Tbsps. Chili Powder, 3 Tbsps. Cumin, 1Tbsp Dried Oregano, 2 tsp Garlic Powder, 1 Tbsp. Onion, 1 tsp. Cayenne, 2 Tbsps. Flour. I omitted the EVOO, water, tomato juice & stewed tomatoes instead added 7 cans Diced tomatoes, 3 cans Rotel and 1-6 oz. can tomato paste. I also added 2 tbsps, of beef base instead of salt and two additional cans of kidney beans to the 4 in recipe( 2 Light Kidneys, 2 dark Kidneys, and 2 pintos). I almost forgot the vinegar. I tasted it without and it was lacking, then I realized it and added 2 Tbsps. ACV and wow That made it Wendys style I plan to make this quantity for now on and freeze 16 oz. portions to have quick meals in the deep freezer for my busy family. Thanks you
I made it for my husband he is the chili person, which he loves saved the recipe.
I love this Chili my favorite, I love it and so does my husband, I have made it many times and have made sure to add the right taste. All I can say LOVE IT
OK, but realchili does NOT have celery in it. Sorry, just isnt so.
I made and followed the recipe exactly as written. My husband and I did not care for it. We eat at Wendys, this recipe does not come close to the Wendys chili. We were very disappointed. McCormicks has a recipe called "Week night Chili" which we believe has a better flavor than this. but that is just our opinion.
Very good. Not sure if its *just like* Wendys, but its still close. Hearty and filling on cold winter nights.
I made some changes like most folks did. Its a great recipe, but its not quite like the fast food chains. Everyone has there own chili likings to add celery and green peppers isnt a basic chili recipe. Fastfeet neednt bash it as you did. Why follow the exact ingredients if you didnt want it?? Its kinda like driving slow in the passing lane. Why stay there when someone behind you wants to pass??
Great recipe and great tasting chili. I used 3 lbs of hamburger instead of two, and added garlic and jalapeno peppers. It couldnt get any better
Amazing Chili It lasts forever Great for freezing. I did make a couple changes. I chopped the stewed tomatoes before throwing in pot. I also added 1 extra can of pinto beans because I love them. And finally added 2 tablespoons of vinegar. This is totally a keeper
My husband and I loved this recipe, so did our guests. I served it with white rice, shredded sharp cheddar cheese and sour cream. Cornbread rounded out the meal. Real comfort food. Leftovers were delicious, too.
Wow, you nailed it Ive always loved Wendys chili and this is spot on
Great chili My family loved it Even though by boys are older, they still act like little children when it comes to onions and chunky tomatoes :) so I put them in the blender and nobody was the wiser. I will be making this again very soon
We made a 1/2 batch, so used 1 can stewed tomatoes (w/onions and garlic), 1 can rotel, and 1 can tomato sauce; also some extra green chiles. Added a little chopped garlic at the end of satueeing the veges/meat. This was really good
I added beer instead of water, cinnamon, dark cocoa powder, one medium and one hot mccormick chili seasoning. We put this on the green egg for 1-2 hours to pick up some smoky flavor. Served with sr cream, cilantro, green and purple onion, grated pepper jack cheese. I also added a splash of siracha to mine. Best with a beer chaser sitting around an open fire.
After chili night, its great to make a salad with Just do a lettuce mixture, the chili, cheese, and some of those mini tortilla chips. I also add a chipotle ranch (makes it creamier) and sometimes sour cream. And then after that if there is still a little left, I make chili and cheese baked potatoes. So its a pretty simple recipe that you can make and then turn into other dishes (so youre not eating the same thing every night).
It has been awhile since Ive had Wendys chili, but we thought this was really good It was just the right amount of spicy.
Only change I made was omit the celery as my husband cant eat it. It turned out great better than Wendys. Most definitely will be making again probably next week.
I cant figure out how, but this really does taste like Wendys chili. Must be the McCormick seasoning packets. I used the mild packets and omitted the celery. Im really enjoying this hearty chili with saltines and cheddar cheese.
This recipe is absolutely exceptional Made it exactly as recipe states. It is especially more flavorful the second day. If you love Chili you will love this one.
Superbowl hit 3 trays gone This was awesome enjoy
This was very good, very similar to Wendys. I made it in a 6 qt slow cooker and it was too full, so keep that in mind if you decide to try it that way. I used dried pinto beans (never again) that Id soaked for over 24h beforehand and it took basically 2 days to cook them to the point that they were edible and a pleasing texture. Just use canned, as the recipe suggests. Its not worth the hassle.Since Im in Canada, we dont have Ro*Tel, or any product that I could find that was similar. So I just used a can of diced tomatoes and chopped up a japaleno with the seeds removed and it was perfectly fine.
Exactly like Wendys I made double the amount and filled 12 x 8oz Tupperware containers. Froze half of them and left the other 6 in the frig for the kids and I. Was GREAT
This chili is great and definitely tastes like Wendys
Made it pretty much as is except with Italian sausage. My husband loved it
Best chili Ive had in a long time
My whole family loved it This will be my new chili recipe. Thank you so much :)
Followed the recipe exactly. This is truly good chili. Im a purist and like to make things from scratch, so I was worried about using packaged chili seasoning. But you know what? I could spend 15 mins pulling out all the dried seasonings for myself, measure them, and put them all away, or I can pay USD2 for two packets of the same thing that someone else has put together for me (and that is perfectly measured every time). With the tasty results I got, Im sold--this is the only chili recipe Ill use in the future. Its very fresh tasting, not too spicy, the tomato hunks add interest and texture, it makes a big bunch of chili--very little head room left in my Dutch oven for simmering, so keep that in mind--and my family loves it. The recipe does not say to drain the fat off the meat before you add the other ingredients, but you probably should. I figure this is an oversight on the part of the writer.
Made this with turkey instead of beef - even with the turkey it was just like Wendys - awesome recipe
Just made this recipe. "Awesome"
I made it exactly as written and I thought it was good. Similiar to Wendys but felt it needed more spice or a just a kick of heat. It was good and everyone liked it.
Just a comment, I used to work at Wendys way back in the 80s and the meat they used then were the fresh left over hamburger patties. I noticed some comments on the Hamburger patty formation you suggest. Its right on . Just thought I would leave this note. I havent made it yet but I plan too.
I have made this recipe several times and it is delicious
This is the BEST chili recipe I have ever tried. It does taste like Wendys chili. It is now the one and only chili recipe that I use. The only change I made was to use tomato puree instead of stewed because I dont like stewed tomatoes. SJS9
I cooked this chili recently and my husband havent stopped talking about it yet, even my 5 year old son loved it. Its has a lot of flavor. Definitely on my menu.
This recipe is great. I am going to try it with only one packet of seasoning next time but only because my kiddos said it was a little too spicy for them. Thanks for a super yummy chili
Absolutely love this recipe and my family does too This is a true recipe for how chili is supposed to taste. Ive read some reviews about it being too greasy. My suggestion is that if you are using anything under 90/10 then you must drain the meat. (That goes for pretty much every recipe).
AMAZING I followed this recipe using about 2.5 lbs of turkey; I didnt alter anything else. I had a bowl the next morning and for lunch. A few days later, I used the chili inside an egg omelette and a bowl for dinner. Seeing the last bowl get put into the microwave almost made me sad. This is my type of chili, full of flavor and basically like I remember from Wendys. Dont forget the vinegar. I LOVE THIS CHILI.
Great recipe, I absolutely love it. Trying it again tonight on the Big Green Egg to get some smoky flavor
Ive made many varieties of chili but really love Wendys chili the most, so I was glad to come across this recipe. I followed the recipe closely but used 2 lbs. beef chili meat 80% lean (found at HEB, in Houston) and substituted chili seasoning with mild taco seasoning packets instead. I added a bit of cumin and oregano but not enough to ruin the essence of Wendys chili flavor I was after. It was DELISH So easy to make as well, so I will definitely be adding this one to my recipe folder.
This makes a huge batch. I didnt have the chili seasoning, so used the Chili Seasoning Mix II on this website. Great for a potluck, large gathering or freeze for several additional meals.
Delicious Every bit as good and even better than Wendys, low sodium tomatoes, mix my own "seasonings", ground turkey, add can of drained black beans. Saut celery/bell/onion separately in the olive oil. Thank you for a keeper
This was by far the best chili Ive ever made... Im actually making it again tonight because we ate the entire pot I didnt use the green peppers because I dont like them and I didnt use the vinegar. Other than that I did everything according to the directions and it was delish
I made this for supper tonight with some cornbread. My husband absolutely LOVED it I did not change anything. The recipe is perfect as is and makes enough to share. It does taste just like Wendys. My husband shared some leftovers at work and they said it was better than Wendys because I left bigger chunks of vegetables. We will definitely make this again
I made the recipe exactly as written and it was very good Tastes very similar to Wendys. Will definitely make this recipe again
Loved this chili It was cold today so my husband wanted it...but I didnt have pinto beans or enough beef so had to add ground turkey and black beans. It was still delicious . Ill make it again and will have everything it calls for next time. Will rinse the beans too. Health wise, the turkey worked out good.
Really good - my husband loved it and said it was very close to Wendys
Very good copy of Wendys chili. Their chili is decent but not outstanding so 4 stars is the best I can rate it.
The first try of this recipe I didnt rinse the beans and that was a mistake because I doubled the beans. It was also a bit chunkier than Wendys and the bean juice taste wasnt right but close and definitely worth a second try. Made it yesterday and its all gone:) I put the stewed tomatoes in the blender for 2-3 seconds for tomato bits rather than chunks and rinsed the beans. Thanks for a great recipe
My 80+ year old parents love Wendys chili. I made them a pot of this exactly as written and they loved it as well as I. Just like Wendys only better.
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