Wendy’s chili

Wendy's Chili Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds fresh ground beef
• 1 quart tomato juice
• 1 (29-ounce) can tomato purée
• 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained
• 1 medium-large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chili powder (use less for milder chili)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin (use more for real flavor)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions:

1. Brown the Beef:
   • In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off the fat.
2. Combine Ingredients:
   • Put the browned beef and all the remaining ingredients into a 6-quart pot.
3. Simmer:
   • Cover the pot and let the chili simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes.
4. Slow Cooker Option:
   • You can also cook this chili in a slow cooker on low for 3 to 4 hours.

Enjoy your homemade Wendy's chili!