As snopes explained a satirical piece by newsbuzz daily gave people the false impression the meat wasn't holy cow. But what sounds like an unholy trinity of horse rat. And beef nowadays chili

And ground beef. Though it's a relatively simple recipe.

Wendy's is best known for its made-to-order square hamburgers, using fresh, never frozen beef**, freshly-prepared salads, and other signature items like chili, baked potatoes and the Frosty® dessert.

Small Chili (6 Fl Oz)

Why it made the cut: Wendy's chili is surprisingly lean, with 7 grams of fat, 5 grams of fiber and 23 grams of protein. It has 250 calories, so it's a great option when you need something hearty and filling that doesn't pack on calories.

The Wendy's Chili recipe ingredients are simple at their core, but at Wendy's it's all about blending our signature beef with the perfect mix of hearty vegetables, chili beans and savory spices. The result is a taste that's both satisfying and sentimental, and it's the perfect comfort food anytime of the year.

hamburger patties The chain is known for its square hamburger patties served on circular buns, sea salt fries, and the Frosty, a form of soft-serve ice cream mixed with starches. The Wendy's menu consists primarily of hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, french fries, and beverages such as the Frosty.

Means it's always going to taste that much better. The meat that's used for Wendy's chili might never have been frozen. But it wasn't brown specifically for a batch of chili.

The 1893 World's Fair in Chicago featured the dish at the San Antonio Chili Stand. Since that time, chili has become a popular dish all over the United States. Its association with Texas, however, remains quite strong. In fact, the Texas legislature named chili the official state dish in 1977.

Why it made the cut: Wendy's chili is surprisingly lean, with 7 grams of fat, 5 grams of fiber and 23 grams of protein. It has 250 calories, so it's a great option when you need something hearty and filling that doesn't pack on calories.

This dish is said to take its name from the "hamburger size" ladle that legendary Los Angeles chili parlor proprietor Ptomaine Tommy used decades ago to spoon chili over the open-face burgers he served.