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Wendy's Copycat Chili in the Slow Cooker

This Wendy’s chili recipe is a perfect copycat! Thick and rich chili with a variety of beans, vegetables, and spices.

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Slow cooker chili, wendy's chili recipe, Wendy's Copycat Chili
Servings: 12
Author: Amy D

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 29 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 29 ounce can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 29 ounce can pinto beans, drained
  • 2 14.5 ounce cans diced tomatoes, not drained
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 ribs celery chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cumin powder
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 2 cups beef broth*
  • * See note below*

Instructions

  • 1. Brown the ground beef well. Drain off the fat and add the ground beef to a 6 quart or larger slow cooker.
  • 2. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well and cover.
  • 3. Cook on Low for 8-10 hours or on High for 4-6 hours.

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Notes

1. You may substitute 2 beef bouillon cubes and 2 cups of water for the broth.
2. To make this on the stove top, simply add the browned and drained beef to a large stock pot along with the remaining ingredients. Simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes to an hour.