Wendy's Chili

[Calstate361]

WENDY

[bpike]

People in Texas are very particular about their chili. One thing we always find interesting is the use of beans in chili. You'll find it's a hot debate with natural born Texans. We don't like beans in the chili nor do we think they belong in chili.

Discuss...

[AustinBoston]

Having been raised in New England (and now living in Minnesota), I don't think my opinion about whether chilli should have chilli beans in it will be relevant.  :yikes:

Austin

[Sltrawick]

I make "Wendy's Chili" all the time.  I add the cheyenne pepper though. It's the only way I make chili.

[wavery]

I make "Wendy's Chili" all the time.  I add the cheyenne pepper though. It's the only way I make chili.

Cayenne pepper is great stuff. I used to stir it into the bottom paint for my boat. Nothing would grow on the bottom for months.

[HouseInABox]

I make this chili all the time.  It freezes well.  I also add a small can of dark red kidney beans to the mix.  

As far as the bean or no bean.   I like the no bean for hot dogs; but am not opposed to using leftovers of chili w/beans.   I prefer a lot of beans to meat ratio.  That may come from southern heritage though we eat a lot of beans they are good for you too!  I grew up in the northeast though.   My dh loves both and really liked Bob Evans no bean chili made with sausage.

[popupcop]

When we have chili, we use a hand blender just before we are ready to serve to blend everything up (beans and all).  That way our son--who thinks he does not like onions--does not see them in the chili and eats two bowls.  The left overs make great hotdog chili.  
Most of the hand blenders will blend simmering liquids without melting as long as you don't get the cord on the burner.   We keep a hand blender with a food processing attachment in the camper since it is light weight,has so many uses and is easy to clean.

[PJay]

When we have chili, we use a hand blender just before we are ready to serve to blend everything up (beans and all).  That way our son--who thinks he does not like onions--does not see them in the chili and eats two bowls.  

Another onion trick ... run the onions through a blender with a small amount of liquid first.  Pureed onions aren't visible in dishes either.

[Crazy4Camping]

This is a fun topic.  Having worked at Wendy's for a while some time ago, I learned that their chili is made with all the leftover burgers that don't get used.  They pull them off the grill, throw them in a metal pan and then the next day, they boil the fat off, chop it and voila meat for the chili.  Being a connissuer of Wendy's food, I will ask if the chili is fresh when I go in.  If it is, I won't eat it.  Day old is better.  

The one thing you can count on there is that everything is delivered fresh everyday.  The produce and meat are very good.  After working at other FF places(like McDs), I learned that you really do get what you pay for.

Oh, and chili is just flavored beef soup if you don't add beans, cheddar cheese, crackers , sour cream, etc. and the best chili is served on tortilla chips.   And again, the longer it cooks(older it is)the better!!  JMHO folks!!

[AustinBoston]

Having worked at Wendy's for a while some time ago,

I doubt it.

I learned that their chili is made with all the leftover burgers that don't get used.  They pull them off the grill, throw them in a metal pan and then the next day, they boil the fat off, chop it and voila meat for the chili.

Not on your life.

JMHO folks!!

It certanly is just your opinion.  If one word of what I've quoted you as saying were fact, Wendy's would not stay in business in any state in the U. S.  There's just too much money at stake to let a renegade store do this, never mind let it become corporate procedure.

Austin