Wendy's Inspired55 min39% less fatWendy's Lightened-Up Classic Chili
A hearty, tomatoey beef-and-bean chili with all the classic comfort — leaner beef, same rich flavor.
Healthier swap for Wendy's Chili (large)
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Nutrition facts
Per serving — 6 servings total
- Calories
- 274 kcal
- Protein
- 25g protein
- Carbs
- 27g carbs
- Fat
- 8g fat
- Sugar
- 9g sugar
- Sodium
- 672mg sodium
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- 500g
- 150g
- 100g
- 3 cloves
- 400g can
- 400g can
- 400g can
- 30g
- 250ml
- 2 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
- to taste
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Ingredients
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- 500g
- 150g
- 100g
- 3 cloves
- 400g can
- 400g can
- 400g can
- 30g
- 250ml
- 2 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
- to taste
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Steps
- 1Sear beef in a large pot over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes, breaking into crumbles, until deeply browned.
- 2Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic, and cook 4-5 minutes until softened.
- 3Stir in crushed tomatoes, both beans, tomato paste, beef stock, chili powder, and cumin.
- 4Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to finish.
Tips
- Freezes well for up to 3 months in individual portions.
- Top with a small spoon of Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to keep it lighter.
Ingredients
0 of 12 checked off
- 500g
- 150g
- 100g
- 3 cloves
- 400g can
- 400g can
- 400g can
- 30g
- 250ml
- 2 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
- to taste
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Steps
- 1Sear beef in a large pot over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes, breaking into crumbles, until deeply browned.
- 2Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic, and cook 4-5 minutes until softened.
- 3Stir in crushed tomatoes, both beans, tomato paste, beef stock, chili powder, and cumin.
- 4Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to finish.
Tips
- Freezes well for up to 3 months in individual portions.
- Top with a small spoon of Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to keep it lighter.
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