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CoffeeNut — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:14:25 GMT

Re: Just like Wendy’s Chili Recipe

cindyNC — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 01:33:51 GMT

It almost sounds like what I made. I've been purchasing more expensive spaghetti sauce recently and freezing what we don't use. The Rao's low sodium marinara finds its way in to my chili now.

Re: Just like Wendy’s Chili Recipe

kate2357 — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 02:15:37 GMT

Thank you for posting and giving out original source. I like the All Recipe site to get new ideas.

I have never put vinegar or celery in my chili...but I do like Wendy's chili.

Re: Just like Wendy’s Chili Recipe

Boomernichols — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 03:13:49 GMT

@CoffeeNut Yum, yum save me some! I love some chili in the winter, thanks for sharing.

Re: Just like Wendy’s Chili Recipe

PickyPicky3 — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 03:59:36 GMT

Back in 1972 Wendy's was still a local Columbus, Ohio restaurant. Dave Thomas was working hard putting together his business plan to create a franchise company.

I always had chili for lunch there. Dave told me in the future, when I order chili at a Wendy's, I should ask that they scoop the chili from the bottom of the pot. That way I would get the hottest temperature and less fat.

It would also get the chili stirred. He was putting in the instructions that the chili should be stirred every half hour, but he was sure they would get busy and forget to do it.

Sorry, Dave, but every time I've asked I've only gotten a weird look in response.

Still love the chili.

Re: Just like Wendy’s Chili Recipe

Kachina624 — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 04:17:33 GMT

Ever since I was in Weight Watchers in the '70s, I've made chili using Williams Chili Mix, which they approved. I like the seasoning, add a chopped onion, green chile and add whatever tomato products I happen to have on hand and I do ADD BEANS. I must have Fritos on top with cheese. It takes 2lbs of hamburger meat but I often use mild bulk Italian sausage.

Re: Just like Wendy’s Chili Recipe

Jasmine19 — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 14:02:40 GMT

What, no sugar? I always put brown sugar in my chili. It cuts the heat from the whole habanero I submerge in the pot while simmering. I put a little sugar in my tomato sauce as well.

Re: Just like Wendy’s Chili Recipe

Chopsmom — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:30:09 GMT

@PickyPicky3

Cool story!!!!

@PickyPicky3 wrote:
Back in 1972 Wendy's was still a local Columbus, Ohio restaurant. Dave Thomas was working hard putting together his business plan to create a franchise company.

I always had chili for lunch there. Dave told me in the future, when I order chili at a Wendy's, I should ask that they scoop the chili from the bottom of the pot. That way I would get the hottest temperature and less fat.

It would also get the chili stirred. He was putting in the instructions that the chili should be stirred every half hour, but he was sure they would get busy and forget to do it.

Sorry, Dave, but every time I've asked I've only gotten a weird look in response.

Still love the chili.

Re: Just like Wendy’s Chili Recipe

AuntG — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 22:33:00 GMT

That is a great game day recipe.

Re: Just like Wendy’s Chili Recipe

peachesncream — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 20:33:04 GMT

I made this chili for lunch today, and we liked it a lot.

I used Laura's Lean Beef. I replaced the pinto beans with a can of black beans. (I like Bush's brand of canned beans.)

This is a really good recipe - thanks for posting it!

Re: Just like Wendy’s Chili Recipe

Pixie12 — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:15:41 GMT

@CoffeeNut I made this chili today. It was delicious especially on a cold, cloudy day. So thoughtful of you to share.

Re: Just like Wendy’s Chili Recipe

walker — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:39:25 GMT

I fixed this recipe also. It is very good! Funny thing is that I forgot to add the tomato sauce....still good!! Thank you @CoffeeNut .

Re: Just like Wendy’s Chili Recipe

CoffeeNut — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 06:52:55 GMT

@walker @Pixie12 @peachesncream I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe. We had been away on vacation for over a week and this is my first chance to reply.

I forgot to mention when it's on it's third day of leftovers I add some cooked elbow macaroni to it to make a hardy meal. It's pretty tasty that way too.

Re: Just like Wendy’s Chili Recipe

deb5555 — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:23:47 GMT

@CoffeeNut I just made this chili recipe and it's better than Wendys! Thanks for the recipe it's a keeper I made extra to freeze.

Re: Just like Wendy’s Chili Recipe

CoffeeNut — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:44:19 GMT

Re: Just like Wendy’s Chili Recipe

Sooner — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 15:06:49 GMT

This sounds good but if you are into hotter chili, try Wick Fowler's 2-Alarm Chili Kit. You can make it as hot or as not as you want. Just tossing out for those who might have hotter chili lovers coming for holidays or upcoming game days.

A crock pot full of that is a great game-day or Frito Chili Pie type chili.

Re: Just like Wendy’s Chili Recipe

wagirl — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:58:18 GMT

I made this last night and it was too sweet--think it was adding the liquid from the canned beans in it--next time I will drain and rinse the beans. Not a fan of that stuff anyway--but it was pretty good. also did not add the celery--yuck!!!