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This Wendys Chili is a hearty slow cooker favorite that everyone loves.

Wendy’s has the best chili! And with this copycat recipe you can make it right at home and right in the slow cooker!  Ground beef, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, seasonings and beans slow cook unto a delicious, thick, hearty and flavorful chili perfect for a chilly night.  Great for topping baked potatoes.

 

I love delicious and cozy dinners that I can just throw in the slow cooker and I know that everyone will love and this Wendys Chili is one of our favorites.

I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and have a delicious, flavorful dinner that everyone really enjoys.  Whenever I find a dinner that everyone in my house eats that is amazing because I have some picky eaters!  And for it to be in the slow cooker? That’s a double win!  

We love hitting up the drive thru and grabbing some Wendys Chili, it sooo good!  But with prices being the way they are lately it is way more budget friendly to make it at home and in the slow cooker!

This is also always a hit at get-togethers because who doesn’t love a chili bar?  Serve this alongside some tortilla chips and baked potatoes and let everyone customize their own bowl.

This starts with my easy flavorful chili that slow cooks all day and tastes just like Wendys!! This tasty chili recipe is perfect for the winter months.

This is also perfect for the freezer so you can stock up for the winter.  This hearty chili is a great thing to make in your crock pot and let is slow cook all day. 

I love copycat recipes and this slow cooker wendy’s chili is perfect!

I love that you can customize this to your family’s taste, make it spicier, switch up the beans, add your favorite seasonings, add corn, you can totally make this recipe your own.  You can also top this with anything you like. I like to just add scallions but you can top it with black olives, jalapenos, cilantro, sour cream or avocado. This hearty slow cooker chili is truly a comfort food.  I love to serve it with some easy homemade cornbread or baked potatoes.  It is also great with saltine crackers or oyster crackers.  The leftover chili is amazing the next day.

This wendy’s copycat chili recipe is my new favorite chili recipe.

Can we also take a minute to talk about how affordable this dinner is?  Everyone is feeling the pinch at the grocery store right now and you can’t get much cheaper than ground beef and beans.  So this is a fabulous dinner when you are trying to save a few pennies and it makes a ton!  The leftovers are also amazing and can be used to make nachos or goulash.  This is a great chili to make that needs minimal ingredients.  This copycat wendy’s chili recipe is actually a very easy chili recipe.  This meaty chili is the perfect copycat.

Next time you want a family-friendly dinner even the pickiest kids will love throw these ingredients together and let the slow cooker take care of the rest! This slow cooker beef chili is always a family favorite.

I promise your whole family will love these Slow Cooker Wendys Chili. 

You will want to make this slow cooker copycat wendy’s chili again and again! We do!

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

• Easy and fast.
• Family-friendly.
• Budget-friendly.
• Full of flavor.
• A set it-and forget-it meal.
• Perfect for weeknights.
• Picky eater approved.

My favorite slow cooker for this recipe is this Hamilton Beach one.

Gather your ingredients.

Place all of the ingredients in the slow cooker.

                                                                    Let it cook all day.

Serve.

Can I freeze this?

You can freeze this after cooking.  Just pop it in a freezer-safe bag or freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to 3 months. 

Can I use any protein?

Yes, you can use any meat you like and it will work with this chili, I do like to use the ground beef for authenticity but you can use ground chicken, turkey or pork, stew beef.  

What should I serve this with?

This is a great dish on it’s own but it is really good with a salad or some cornbread on the side.  I actually like to serve it with this Classic Corn Casserole.  Of course you can always serve it with some fries for dipping or on top of a baked potato.

Can I make this slow cooker wendys chili recipe spicier?

You can add red pepper flakes or sriracha, add fresh or canned jalapenos to the chili while cooking or top with jalapeno slices before serving to give this a kick. 

 

INGREDIENTS USED IN THIS CROCKPOT COPYCAT WENDY’S CHILI

• Ground beef –  I like to use lean ground beef in this recipe, it makes this chili hearty!
• Onion –  This adds great flavor to this rich chili.
• Green Bell Pepper-  I love using green bell pepper in my chili, it gives it such a great flavor.
• Celery-  This one is a little different in chili but I love this addition.
• Tomato paste – Any brand tomato sauce will work. It adds a rich tomato flavor.
• Dark red kidney beans –  You can use dark or light kidney beans, whichever you prefer. 
• Pinto beans – While Wendys uses pinto beans you could definetly substitue black beans if you like.
• Chili Powder –  This adds flavor but not heat so do not worry. 
• Ground Cumin –  This adds all that chili flavor you are looking for.
• Garlic Powder-  You always need a little garlic flavor in chili.  You could also add minced garlic if you like.
• Crushed Tomatoes-  This makes up the base of the chili.
• Beef Broth-  Just helps thin and flavor the chili. 
• Toppings – I like to top mine with sour cream, cheddar cheese, scallions, crackers,
  green onions or fritos but you can top it with anything you like. 

 

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HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER WENDYS CHILI

1. To your slow cooker add the cooked ground beef, onion, green pepper, celery, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans and beef broth.
2. Stir.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
4. Serve with shredded cheddar, green onion, sour cream and crackers.
5. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. 

Want more Dinners with ground beef? Check these out!

• Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Ramen
• Homemade Cheeseburger Hamburger Helper

• Sloppy Joe Sliders

• Slow Cooker Chili Mac
• Tamale Casserole

Slow Cooker Wendys Chili

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

Wendy’s has the best chili! And with this copycat recipe you can make it right at home and right in the slow cooker!  Ground beef, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, seasonings and beans slow cook unto a delicious, thick, hearty and flavorful chili perfect for a chilly night.  Great for topping baked potatoes.

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef, browned
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
• Shredded cheddar, green onions, sour cream, crackers for serving

Instructions

1. To your slow cooker add the cooked ground beef, onion, bell pepper, celery, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans and beef broth.

1. Stir.
2. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
3. Serve with shredded cheddar, green onion, sour cream and crackers.

Notes

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Add a pinch of sugar to cut the acidity of the tomatoes if you like.
• This is great on top of baked potatoes.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 571Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 594mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 8gSugar: 5gProtein: 50g