Wendy's chili clone from the restaurant site

[pumba]

Wendy's® Famous Chili



INGREDIENTS:

1 pound ground chuck
1 15-ounce can of diced tomatoes (liquid included)
1 15-ounce can of red kidney beans (liquid drained)
1 15-ounce can of pinto beans (liquid drained)
1 8-ounce can Hunt's® tomato sauce
1/2 medium white onion, diced
1 4-ounce can diced green chilies (with liquid)
2 Tablespoons chopped celery
2 Tablespoons chili powder
1/2 Tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup water




Preparing Wendy's® Chili:



1. Brown the ground chuck over medium heat, breaking into small pieces with the spatula. Add a dash of salt and pepper while cooking.

2. Empty the cooked meat into a spaghetti strainer, and rinse well under very hot water. This removes the bulk of the fat.

3. Transfer the beef into a dutch oven, and add the remaining ingredients. Stir together to combine thoroughly.

4. Over medium heat, bring to a simmer. Reduce the burner to low, and continue simmering 50-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Serve hot! (with saltine crackers on the side)

Makes about six 12 ounce servings, or six 99¢ value sized servings.

Be sure to cover and refrigerate leftovers. Microwave leftovers on high for about 2-3 minutes (per serving) The microwaved letovers are almost even a
better clone of Wendy's® Chili.

 

[di17090]

Thanks so much!!! This is my DHs favorite chili. Although I've tried often, I could never get close.

I haven't visited this board lately (just too busy). I should have known that you would have this recipe.

Di

 

[Beth E. (NJ)]

I'm not sure I've ever had Wendy's chilli, but I do like chili and this sounds like a good one. Thanks Pumba!