🍲 Wendy's Stove Top Chili

This **Wendy's Stove Top Chili** is a copycat of the famous fast-food favorite — rich, meaty, and packed with beans and bold flavor! Ready in under an hour, this quick stovetop version captures the signature taste of the original with ground beef, onions, spices, and a touch of tomato. Serve it in a bowl, over fries, or with cheese and onions — just like at the restaurant.

Ingredients

• Main: 2 lbs (900g) ground beef
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced (optional)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• Spices: 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• To Serve: Shredded cheddar, chopped onions, sour cream

Instructions

1. Brown beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Add veggies: Stir in onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook 5 minutes until softened.
3. Add remaining ingredients: Add beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, and all spices. Stir well to combine.
4. Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30–35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavors meld.
5. Serve hot: Ladle into bowls and top with cheese, onions, and a dollop of sour cream. Try it over hot fries for the full Wendy’s experience!

Tip: For deeper flavor, let the chili sit for 10 minutes before serving. You can also make it a day ahead — it tastes even better the next day!

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