Wendy’s Copycat Chili Slow Cooker

Why Make This Recipe

If you love the chili from Wendy’s, you’ll be happy to know you can now make it at home with this easy slow cooker recipe. It has the same hearty flavor, simple ingredients, and comforting warmth that everyone loves.

Making it yourself means you can enjoy a big pot for a small price. It’s great for feeding your family or serving at gatherings. Plus, it tastes even better the next day!

This recipe is also super easy to follow. Just toss everything in the slow cooker and let it cook. There’s no need to watch over the stove. The result is a rich and tasty chili that’s perfect for any day.

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How to Make Wendy’s Copycat Chili (Slow Cooker)

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 quart tomato juice
• 1 (29-ounce) can tomato purée
• 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained
• 1 medium-large onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, diced
• 1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Directions:

1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Break it up and cook until no longer pink. Drain the fat.
2. Add the cooked beef to your slow cooker.
3. Add the tomato juice, tomato purée, kidney beans, pinto beans, chopped onion, celery, and green pepper.
4. Add all the spices: chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, oregano, sugar, and cayenne.
5. Stir everything together well.
6. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
7. Stir before serving. Enjoy hot.