Wendy's Chili

Excellent! My new chili recipe; and it does taste just like Wendy's. I followed the recipe exactly; but next time I may cut back on the beans. Wonderful, thanks for posting it.

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I followed the recipe ratios as given, and based on the suggestions of other reviewers, I used canned diced tomatoes ( Hey it's January in Minnesota !! ) and I used a crockpot. The chili was very good, however based on the chili I bought last night at Wendy's, I must warn you that this recipe has more heat. Also because I was not simmering the chili in an open pot, mine was not as thick. To make up for that, I added one tablespoon of corn starch mixed with an equal amount of cold water. Of course timing will be different using a crockpot, so I called it done when the tomatoes started to fall apart, and the onion was no longer crunchy.

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Wow! This recipe is delicious! To bad the maximum number of stars you can give is 5 because this recipe deserves 10! A keeper!!!! Thank You Pam!

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I made changes to this recipe but still kept with the basic outline. I used a 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes instead of 3 medium, a 3 ounce can of diced green chilies instead of a fresh green chili and drained and rinsed the beans (way too much salt on them for me). I also covered the pot for most of the cooking.

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FINALLY!! A chili recipe I can throw together and not have to constantly adjust the "heat" for those of us with a palate that is easily traumatized by Big Red gum-level spicey-ness. This was mild and flavorful and I could still use my tastebuds after a nice big bowl. I did cut the recipe in half and it worked out great. I did not use the fresh chilis, I used a small can of chopped green chillis from the pantry. I added about 1/2 cup of fresh minced green pepper just because I needed to use it up. I put this together in a stockpot and let it simmer away for close to 6 hours while I did housework...though I did try a small sample after about 2 hours and it was great. I served mine with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheese and a sprinkle of corn chips...YUM!! This is my new standard!

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I really loved this recipe. I've never tasted Wendy's chili so I can't compare, but, anyway, for me it's a keeper! Thank you for sharing!

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My family & I thought this was wonderful! I just use a little less beans to suit my family's taste. Not sure why its taken so long to rate! I love that we can have this at home & know exactly what is going in. Thanks :)

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Delicious chili. I just had a bag of pintos in my pantry so used those, and I was scared of the chili powder after reading that this is hotter than the Wendy's kind. So I just used one teaspoon to start, and found that it was fine as it was. Other than that I followed the recipe. Five hours in my crockpot produced a delicious meal, and I'm looking forward to the leftovers for lunches this week. Thanks a lot, Pam.

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"Perfect"....is the word my husband used to describe this chili. We've been married for almost 17 years and I don't recall him ever using that term for anything I've made....and I am not a bad cook, he's just a very critical eater. He used to cook for a living years ago and he knows what he likes. I liked the chili too. I didn't follow the measurements on the spices exactly since he has a sensitive stomach. Next time I will follow the measurements for them because even my husband said it needed a little more kick than what I gave it. I used canned diced tomatoes instead of fresh tomatoes since I didn't have any on hand. Turned out just fine. I will use this as my standby for chili from now on!

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Just enough spice to make your tastebuds go WOW! Rich and filling, this was excellent and now the chili recipe of the family. THANKS!

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This made excellent chili, it did taste just like Wendy's. Very easy to make as well. Great recipe!

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This is by far the Best Chili ever! I had a recipe for 28 years and it just went in the garbage! You really nailed this dish! Thank you so much! I always put a dab of sour cream on top and a spinkle of grated cheese! I think I will have another bowl!

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Just got done eating this. WOW was it good. Cooked for the parents tonight so had to cut the chili powder down to 2 tbls. Also got the urge to clean out the fridge.... so in went left over pico de gallo, half jar of roasted sweet red peppers, and fresh green onion. I used italian sauce instead of paste and used canned tomatoes. Also added a can of fire roasted tomato with peppers. Cooked in a crock pot and topped with chopped scallions and shredded cheese. Everyone loved it! And my Mom even said it was better than hers. hehehe. Thanks Pam!!!

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I thought this did taste exactly like Wendy's chili! I skipped the celery and used 1-19oz can red kidney beans, 1-19oz white kidney beans and 1-19oz romano beans. Also used can of diced green chili and tons of hot pepper sauce because we like it spicy! Cooked in my crock pot on low for 4 hours, then left it over night on the keep warm setting to slowly simmer and it was fantabulous!

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Very ,Very good!!!my 4yr old loved it!!!It was easy now I'm ready for the fall....

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I think this should be called BETTER THAN Wendy's Chili! Yummy!!! My seven year old loved it. I thought is was wonderful. My husband thought it was too spicy, but that's just him. I will cut back on the chili peppers next time.

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This was so good! I made it just as described and couldn't believe how flavorful it was for such a simple recipe. A keeper!

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I made this recipe for my very picky family and it was such a hit! Although it wasn't quite the same as Wendy's, it was better! The chili has a little kick and we like that. I used 2 cans of pinto beans and omitted the kidney beans. This is an excellent winter meal to have with homemade cornbread. Thanks!

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I have made this twice, and again today. My husband loves it so this is my main chili recipe from now on. So good...

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