Whip up the BEST Wendy's Chili copycat recipe in your slow cooker! It's easy and packed with beef, beans, and amazing flavor. A hearty, delicious meal that's just like the famous chili!
1tablespoonchili powderup to 3 tablespoons to taste
1teaspooncumin
salt and pepper to taste
6ouncestomato pasteoptional
1cupwaterif needed
Instructions
Brown the ground beef and onions together.
Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker.
Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours.
Taste and add salt as needed. If you'd like a richer sauce add the tomato paste and enough water to loosen the consistency of the chili without making it too watery.
Serve topped with shredded cheese, chopped onions, or other favorite toppings.
Notes
Storage:Refrigerate leftover Wendy's chili in an airtight container for up to three days.This easy chili recipe freezes great, too! Let the chili cool to room temperature before transferring it to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to three months.Tips:
Drain and rinse the beans but don't drain the tomatoes.
You'll need a large crock pot that holds at least 6 quarts to make this homemade chili.
Be sure to drain the excess fat from beef before adding to the crock pot.
This is a great recipe to scale up or down. Make a double batch to feed a large crowd, or halve the recipe if you have a smaller family.
Portion leftovers into individual containers for quick lunches the whole family will love. Leftovers are even better the next day and freeze well, too!