Wegmans Chili Recipe
Craving that rich, hearty chili from the famous grocery chain? This Wegmans Chili Recipe recreates their legendary beef and bean masterpiece right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 lbs ground beef 85% lean
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 3 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 15 oz cans kidney beans, drained
- 1 15 oz cans cannellini beans, drained
- 2 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Shredded cheddar for serving
Instructions
Heat the Oil
- Warm vegetable oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Brown the Beef
- Add ground beef. Cook until browned, 8-10 minutes. Break up chunks.
Drain Excess Fat
- Spoon out extra grease. Leave flavorful browned bits.
Add Vegetables
- Stir in chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook 5 minutes.
Add Worcestershire
- Pour in Worcestershire sauce. Cook 2 more minutes until fragrant.
Toast Spices
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, oregano. Stir 2 minutes to bloom.
Add Tomatoes
- Pour crushed tomatoes with juice. Stir to combine everything.
Add Beans
- Mix in kidney beans and cannellini beans. Stir gently.
Pour Broth
- Add beef broth slowly. Bring to gentle simmer.
Season Base
- Add salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Slow Simmer
- Reduce heat to low. Cover partially. Simmer 60-90 minutes.
Serve Hot
- Ladle into bowls. Top with cheddar cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
- Cool completely before storing airtight.
- Refrigerate safely up to 5 days.
- Freeze up to 4 months in portions.
- Thaw overnight in refrigerator first.
- Reheat stovetop with water splash.
- Microwave covered, stirring halfway through.