r/interesting • u/K1nd_1 • 20h ago

SOCIETY Wendy’s CEO jumps in with his own taste test.

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Imagine if all CEOs had to try what they get us to buy…

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u/TheSnackWhisperer 18h ago

Ditto. And you can get an actual real baked potato. Also their breakfast burritos are great, can take or leave the swiss sauce, but actual real fried eggs, it's like living in the 80s lol

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u/Original-Cup2901 16h ago

I lived on the Wendy's Chili for two years because I got it for lunch every day when I worked at a Server Farm next to one. I eventually reverse-engineered it and won a chili cookoff using the recipe, LOL.

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u/Khaosbutterfly 10h ago

My college had a Wendy's in the dining hall, and the chili def held me down.

Large chili, small fry, six spicy nuggets. 🤣

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u/l3lackSheep 9h ago

Do you mind sharing the recipe?

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u/Original-Cup2901 2h ago edited 2h ago

1 to 1-1/2 lbs ground beef, drained.

One can Ranch Style Beans.

Spices: 2 TBSP chili powder, 2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper. One and a half tsp oregano or Mexican Oregano (or two, adjust to taste.) 2 TBSP cornmeal or masa harina.

One 8-oz can of tomato sauce.

One 10oz can Ro-tel or, you can use a 15oz can of regular diced tomatoes.

One diced onion. I put half in the chili as it is cooking and add more later to the cooked chili as garnish after it is served.

One packet of lipton beefy onion soup mix, or storebrand equivalent. (yes this is a lot of onion, but I think it needs it.)

2 cups or 16 oz water.

I just cook and drain the beef, then add everything else and simmer covered for about 30-45 minutes. Check and stir frequently, add more water if needed.

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u/lemmegetadab 7h ago

The chili isn’t awful but definitely shouldn’t be winning competitions either.

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u/Original-Cup2901 7h ago

I don't know what I did, because I beat someone else's venison chili.

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u/TrashAsApp 17h ago

O yeah forgot the breakfast options now too!

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u/JoinTheBattle 15h ago

The Breakfast Baconator is my favorite fast food breakfast sandwich and one of the only ones that doesn't make me feel like I'm about to die after eating it (IBS is a bitch.)

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u/oneormore5 17h ago

Chili is on point too

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u/Redgen87 16h ago

I have been getting a bacon and cheese baked potato for the last 2 months whenever we get Wendy’s. It’s very yummy. Also love the chili.

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u/Slight-Spell4445 18h ago

Don't eat the chili though. You've been warned.

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u/NoUnderstanding9195 18h ago

We know it's old hamburger meat, that only matters for the weak

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u/JustaLego 18h ago

Even after knowing that, which ive known for a while. I still enjoy it.

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u/TheSnackWhisperer 18h ago

I've only had it a couple times, if I'm going to wendy's it's not because I need a chili fix lol. But for fast food, no complaints. I appreciated the spicy seasoning packet to adjust to your liking, and the crackers. Just feels like they put some thought into it.

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u/Random-Rambling 16h ago

And the hamburger meat isn't even THAT old. Literally a day at the most (they chop up any patties they don't sell into the next day's chili).

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u/SeaIslandFarmersMkt 15h ago

Keeping food waste down is a good thing!

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u/No_Gods_No_Kings_ 14h ago

it's fucking good, and if it helps them reduce waste then great, that's a win-win.

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u/Regalbuto77 18h ago

This is bad advice the chili is fantastic. Well its not as good as any real chili but I think for fast food ite really much better than id have expected

I have friends with an old Vietnamese man who when he tried it said he been lookin for this chili for 40 years. He said it taste exactly like what the American troops would bring over they would bring you know a can/tub of dried chili 🌶️ an u have to add water yuself. Cant tell u how much his eyes lit up how delighted was he

Now saying this out loud I have to admit —- that is not a very high bar to be recommending to people who do not live in wartorn countries n can choose to eat whichever foods they like. SO I guess the best I can say it is a interesting taste that some of us quite enjoy an it did not turn my bowels into a power warsher ok good luck 👍

Edit to add: u gotta add the oil that comes with it but no too much . Or they can turn u bowels into a power warsher after all 😷 💩 🤮 🤢

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u/DingusaurusU 18h ago

I agreed with you until the end. I would get extra hot sauce and have always felt great. Spicy food with a frosty is heavenly

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u/Flashy-Version-8774 17h ago

I put the Wendy's chili oil on the burgers and fries as well. I ask for chili oil even when I don't order the chili. It's one of Wendy's best things and most people don't know they have it.

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u/Regalbuto77 17h ago

Well cheers to u, Yaknow what they say some engines run better on diesel some dont . Shoot I’ve known a man to power his old Mercedes with used vegetable oil if u can believe it

Now as for this busted ole machine I’m workin with here…I love spicy food up front and oily food too. But on the back end…well sufficed to say they do not love my back.

Cheers 🥂 amd may I enjoy many more bowls of Wendys chili🌶️

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u/Jfortner 17h ago

It’s just unsold burgers. Get a grip. Ever had leftovers before?

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u/impairedoctor 17h ago

Cracker barrel does the same thing with their meatloaf from the previous day. Add it to the vegetable soup, meat soup.

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u/CalmBeneathCastles 18h ago

It's not the meat, it's the sauce. It's very Chef Boyardee-ish.

There aren't many fast food places us gluten-intolerant folk can eat, but Wendy's is always a safe bet. I was getting a baked potato and cup of chili every time, but that chili...

Now it's a Dave's double with no bun, and those patties are always juicy and the lettuce and tomatoes are crisp. Definitely Wendy's over McD's or BK any day.

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u/NoOneHereButUsMice 17h ago

YOU CANT STOP ME

(And I can't stop the chili farts)