Ann's Close to Wendy's Style Chili Recipe

Get ready to savor a warm and hearty bowl of comfort with Ann's Close to Wendy's Style Chili Recipe—a homemade twist on the fast-food favorite! This easy-to-make chili is packed with tender ground beef, a medley of kidney and pinto beans, and a rich tomato base infused with bold spices like chili powder, cumin, and a hint of cayenne for a subtle kick. The addition of fresh vegetables, including diced onion, celery, and green bell pepper, adds layers of flavor and texture, making this chili a satisfying meal for any occasion. Perfect for game days, family dinners, or meal preps, this recipe delivers all the classic flavors you love with the convenience of cooking at home. Serve it piping hot with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and green onions, and enjoy a dish that's as deliciously familiar as it is easy to prepare.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 2 15-ounce cans canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 15-ounce cans canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 14.5-ounce cans canned diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 16-ounce can canned tomato sauce
• 1 6-ounce can canned tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Once cooked through, drain any excess fat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, celery, and green bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the kidney beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water.

Step 4

Add the chili powder, ground cumin, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 6

Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning to your preference, adding more salt or spice if desired.

Step 7

Serve hot in bowls, optionally topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4798.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4058.6

Total Fat 173.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 602.1mg	0%
Sodium 9340.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 412.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 121.8g	0%
Total Sugars 91.9g
Protein 262.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1119.0mg	0%
Iron 60.1mg	0%
Potassium 11848.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.6%

Protein: 24.6%

Carbs: 38.8%