Duckie Report post Posted July 24, 2006 (edited) 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. Edited April 28, 2008 by Duckie 2 mikeyjoe and hlwdguy29 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MiladyB Report post Posted August 2, 2006 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duckie Report post Posted August 2, 2006 I have a whole bunch in my freezer. Let me know what you think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blueyz Report post Posted August 2, 2006 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duckie Report post Posted August 2, 2006 It definitely gives me gas, other than that, I'm good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blueyz Report post Posted August 2, 2006 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? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duckie Report post Posted August 2, 2006 Taking care of sick kids... I'm working! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maspelf1 Report post Posted August 2, 2006 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michelleJC Report post Posted August 8, 2006 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? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coptergirl Report post Posted August 8, 2006 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!!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MiladyB Report post Posted August 8, 2006 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? Michelle, We just got back from a 2 week vacation and ate out several times. What I usually stuck to when it came to fast food resturants were: 1. Wendy's Chili (small) Calories: 220 Fat: 6g Protein: 17 g 2. Arby's Santa Fe Salad with grilled chicken, no dressing, no tortilla strips Calories: 306 Fat: 11 gms Protein: 30 gms 3. Arby's Martha's Vineyard Salad with no fat asian dressing. Calories: 276 Fat: 8 gms Protein: 26 gms 4. Arby's Chicken Filet Sandwich, no mayo, no bun Calories:132 Fat: 2 gms Protein: 26 gms 5. Pizza Hut Large Fit'N Delicious Lower Fat Pizzas, Ham, Pineapple, & Diced Red Tomatoes (1 slice) They have several other "Fit'N Delicious pizzas. 14-inch pizza Calories 150 Calories Fat 4g Protein 7g 6. Wendy's Mandarin Chicken Salad (no almonds, fat free french dressing, no noodles) Calories: 250 Fat: 2 g Protein: 23 g Those were pretty much all the fast food resturants we ate at. At other resturants I would stick to the salads with grilled chicken and then either had a fat free dressing or no dressing at all. I couldn't eat a whole salad but made sure I ate all of the meat. At home we eat at Noodles fairly often and I usually have one of their noodle free dishes. The shrimp curry is really good. (Calories 190, Fat 6g, Protein 14 g) I really appreciate Noodles. They are more than willing to leave noodles out of dishes, put chicken, tofu, shrimp or steak in dishes, cook it without oil, etc. If you have one in your area at all I would highly recommend it. Hope this helps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duckie Report post Posted December 27, 2006 bump! Thought I"d bump this for the newbies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladytonya Report post Posted December 28, 2006 Thank you, Duckie! I'm still eating pureed foods at this point, but the nutrition info on the various fast food options will help a lot in the future! I am constantly eating on the run. I'm going to have to try that chili recipe. Sounds delicious! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duckie Report post Posted December 28, 2006 Your welcome! I eat it all the time. It's my staple food. I LOVE IT! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goingslimfast Report post Posted December 28, 2006 HOW did you know that I was looking for a chili recipe? Mind readers ~ I tell ya! Thanks for the recipe, will give it a try!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kittens4 Report post Posted December 28, 2006 I made this chili the week before last....and I ate it for lunch every day for that whole week!! I love it. My husband loves it also. Yum! I still have some of the chili in the freezer for another week. I go back to work next week, so will be living on Wendy's chili for lunches! It's my new favorite thing! Yummy!! Thanks Nurse Duckie-kins! This recipe has made me so very happy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duckie Report post Posted December 29, 2006 lol I'm glad it made ya happy Elaine. ENJOY! I take two one cup servings to work with me. I work a 12 hr. shift. SOMETIMES I get to eat both but at least I can usually get one of them in during that time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunnyblonde Report post Posted February 10, 2007 When is chili safe for a newbie? I'm on soft/pureed foods right now and was thinking about making this chili, but am not sure I'm ready for it. I'm eating chicken, shrimp, ricotta, refried beans and deli ham rolls w/lf cream cheese and those are all tolerated fine w/plenty of chewing. Think I'm ready for chili Nurse Duckie? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chilmoe Report post Posted February 10, 2007 i pureed my chili, and made it with less spices at my soft food stage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duckie Report post Posted February 10, 2007 Great idea Carrie!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgrrl Report post Posted February 10, 2007 I seem to tolerate chili better now than pre-surgery. I love it! Stagg and Dennison have really good canned chili that is inexpensive and has lots of beans and meat in it. But oh yeah, Wendy's chili rules. They put cheese on it if you ask them... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duckie Report post Posted February 10, 2007 I LOVE LOVE LOVE Chili! I actually make it with 6 different types of beans now and use ground turkey. I love beans and put extra in there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunnyblonde Report post Posted February 10, 2007 Cool. Thanks girls! My hubby is a hunter and we have some venison that he'd like me to make this with. Not so sure how the pouch is going to handle that tho'. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CeeCee Report post Posted February 20, 2007 I have my own chili recipe, very similar, and use black beans. I use half 90% lean grnd beef, half grnd turkey too. I want some now!!! (Sorry- still on liquids!) But can it be pureed? Successfully? (And I agree about Wendy's too!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duckie Report post Posted February 20, 2007 I believe it was Carrie that said she purreed hers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
