Description
Warm up with this comforting copycat recipe inspired by Wendy’s iconic chili. This dish features a savory blend of ground beef, tender beans, and spices that will make your taste buds dance. Perfect for game days or cozy dinners, each bowl serves up nostalgia and flavor that brings friends and family together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans (low-sodium), drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté until translucent.
- Push vegetables to one side; add ground beef. Cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and sugar; mix well.
- Fold in kidney beans and diced tomatoes.
- Pour in beef broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg