Wendy’s Chili Recipe

Preparation

Our Wendy’s chili recipe begins with some basic cooking steps to get those flavors blending perfectly. Follow these steps for a chili that’s sure to impress.

1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until it’s no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, add the cooked beef, chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook over medium heat until the onions and peppers are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the diced tomatoes (with their juices), kidney beans (with their liquid), pinto beans (with their liquid), tomato sauce, and water to the pot. Stir well to combine.
4. Add the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, sugar, and cayenne pepper to the mixture. Stir to evenly distribute the spices.

Excited to see how this chili comes together? Head over to the next page for the final steps and serving suggestions!