WENDY'S CHILI RECIPE (BEST COPYCAT RECIPE!) - FIT FOODIE FINDS

Wendy's Chili Recipe (best copycat recipe!) - Fit Foodie Finds image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb. ground beef (we used 85% fat)
½ large white onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 15-oz. cans tomato sauce
2 15-oz. cans diced tomatoes
¼ cup tomato paste
1 15-oz. can kidney beans, with liquid
1 15-oz. can pinto beans, with liquid
¼ cup chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
1.5 teaspoons salt
1-3 tablespoons brown sugar (depending on preference)

Steps:

First, heat a large stockpot over medium/high heat.
Add ground beef to the stockpot and let it cook for 1-2 minutes, being sure to break it up into small pieces.
While the beef is cooking and still pink, add the onion, celery, green pepper, and jalapeno pepper. Stir all of the ingredients together and let them cook for an additional 4-5 minutes or until the beef is just cooked.
Next, add the rest of the ingredients and stir until combined.
Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10-15 minutes to thicken.
Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!