Wendys Chili Swedish Style
Experience a delightful fusion of comforting flavors with "Wendy's Chili Swedish Style," a unique twist on the classic chili recipe that brings international flair to your table. This hearty dish combines tender ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and a medley of savory spices, including warming cinnamon and allspice for a Swedish-inspired flavor profile. What sets this recipe apart is the addition of heavy cream, transforming the chili into a rich and velvety masterpiece. Packed with protein from kidney and pinto beans and garnished with aromatic fresh dill, this meal is as nourishing as it is flavorful. Perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests, this chili delivers bold, global flavors in just under an hour. Explore this irresistible recipe that blends tradition with innovation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 1 large, grated Carrot
- 2 diced Celery stalks
- 28 oz (1 can) Crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 2 cups Beef broth
- 15 oz (1 can, drained and rinsed) Kidney beans
- 15 oz (1 can, drained and rinsed) Pinto beans
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 0.5 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp Allspice
- 1 tsp (adjust to taste) Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp (chopped, for garnish) Fresh dill
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Remove excess fat if necessary.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, grated carrot, and diced celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth.
Add the kidney beans and pinto beans, along with the ground cumin, paprika, ground cinnamon, allspice, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for another 5 minutes to achieve the signature Swedish-style richness.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh dill.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2222 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.2 g | 187% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.5 g | 302% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 441 mg | 147% | |
| Sodium | 5595 mg | 243% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.6 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.6 g | 145% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.8 g | ||
| Protein | 111.2 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 640 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 24.3 mg | 135% | |
| Potassium | 5931 mg | 126% | |
*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.
