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Wendy's Chili (Copycat)

Here's how you make Wendy's Chili (Copycat)
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 1 1/2h
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt (more added while cooking the chili if needed)
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth (or water)
  • 2 cans (15.25 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cans (15.25 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained (fire roasted with garlic)
  • 1 can (7 ounce) green chiles (roasted, peeled and diced)
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder (New Mexico chili powder)
  • 1 tablespoon paprika (smoked paprika)
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (Optional, if you like it spicy)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a large 12 quart heavy bottom pot over medium high heat add ground beef, yellow onion, 2 teaspoons kosher salt and pepper. Cook until beef is browned, drain drippings if necessary. Add in all the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer. Simmer partially covered for 1 1/2-3 hours (the flavor gets better if simmered a longer time, if it gets to thick add in more broth or water and keep cooking).

  • Step 2: Season with more salt if needed during cooking. Serve.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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