Wendy's Chili Recipe - ThinnerTimes - Gastric Bypass Forum, Lap Band Forum, and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum

Duckie · 07-24-2006, 03:36 AM

Here is the "Top Secret REcipes" version of Wendy's Chili. It's delicious.

I used a can of peeled tomatoes and canned chili peppers instead of fresh ones.

2 lbs. ground beef
one 29 oz. can tomato sauce
one 29 oz. can kidney beans (WITH liquid)
one 29 oz. can pinto beans (WITH liquid)
one cup diced onion (1 medium onion)
1/2 cup diced celery (1 stalk)
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 diced chili peppers (i forgot this when I typed it in. lol)
2 teaspoons cumin powder
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups water

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain off the fat.

2. Using a fork, crumble the cooked beef into pea-sized pieces.

3. In a large pot, combine the beef plus all the remaining ingredients, and
bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook, stirring every 15 minutes, for 2 to 3
hours.
(I just cooked it in a crock pot over several hours.)

Makes about 12 servings.

Tidbits: For spicier chilli, ad 1/2 teaspoon more black pepper. For much
spicier chli, add 1/2 teaspoon back pepper and a tablespoon of cayenne pepper. And for a real stomach stinger, add 5 or 6 sliced jalapeno peppers to the pot.)

Leftovers can be frozen for several months.

Adding this to the first post. I came up with my own recipe of sorts. I LOVE IT and everyone asks me to make for parties, etc.
This is my latest version. THe pepperoni adds a great spicey taste to it. YUMMY!

Michelle's Chili

2 lbs. ground beef (or meat of choice)
1/2 Pepperoni stick (cut up into small cubes)
one 29 oz. can tomato sauce
one 29 oz. can kidney beans (drain most of liquid) *
one 29 oz. can pinto beans (drain most of lliquid) *
one cup diced onion (1 medium onion)
1/2 cup diced celery (1 stalk)
3 medium tomatoes, chopped (may substitute with one can of diced tomatoes)
2 diced chili peppers (May substitute with can of chili peppers in mexican aisle)
2 teaspoons cumin powder
1 package Chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups water

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain off the fat.

2. Using a fork, crumble the cooked beef into pea-sized pieces.

3. In a large pot, combine the beef plus all the remaining ingredients, and
bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook, stirring every 15 minutes, for 2 to 3
hours.
(I just cooked it in a crock pot over several hours.)

*(I tend to use six different kinds of beans in the small cans to mix things up, instead of using the two large cans.)

Tidbits: For spicier chilli, ad 1/2 teaspoon more black pepper. For much
spicier chli, add 1/2 teaspoon back pepper and a tablespoon of cayenne pepper. And for a real stomach stinger, add 5 or 6 sliced jalapeno peppers to the pot.)

Leftovers can be frozen for several months.

MiladyB · 08-01-2006, 09:10 PM

Thanks Duckie,

Wendy's chili has become a staple of mine when I'm out on the road so I think I may try this and freeze some up for when I need something quickly.

Duckie · 08-02-2006, 12:00 AM

I have a whole bunch in my freezer. Let me know what you think.

Blueyz · 08-02-2006, 12:20 AM

I get sooooo sick from Chili. I still can't figure it out. I can eat lots of spicy things, habanero sauce, whole jalepenos, but Chili has some sort of spice that gets me every time. I used to eat it and then throw up the froth stuff and now 2 years out, it just makes me nauseous for hours and hours. The other day, I made the chili dip with cream cheese in the crock pot. We eat it with chips...it is so good. Well, dumb me....I ate it and thought i was so cool. Next morning, I paid for it....all day. I am sorry to be so graphic, but I was wondering if there is anyone else out there that can't eat chili. Maybe it is some secret seasoning that gets me. I miss Weinersnitzel chili cheese dogs.

Duckie · 08-02-2006, 02:02 AM

It definitely gives me gas, other than that, I'm good.

Blueyz · 08-02-2006, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Duckie

It definitely gives me gas, other than that, I'm good.

You are so lucky....I really miss chili. I just love it. Maybe one day, I will be able to eat it again. I will keep praying for that. LOL

I have insomnia....Duckie..what are you doing up at this hour?

Duckie · 08-02-2006, 03:22 AM

Taking care of sick kids... I'm working!

Peckkale · 08-02-2006, 07:52 AM

I love Wendy's chili. I lived on this stuff my first 9 months post-op.

Thanks for sharing. I'm going to give this a try.

michelleJC · 08-08-2006, 08:21 AM

I found that the Wendy's chili tasted greasy in my mouth and was always afraid to eat too much of it. I just make my own with ground turkey, lots of beans, veggies and spices in the crock pot. Always tastes yummy.

By the way, what are you guys all eating when traveling out on the road if you don't bring your own food? Are there any good fast food or restaurant alternatives that are high protein, low fat and safe to eat?

coptergirl · 08-08-2006, 09:13 AM

Mmmmm - I love chili...and love that chili Christina ans Stewart made for the summer BBQ (the one with cream cheese in it). But BOY was I ever stinky for a long time after (hehehe!!)