Wendy’s Copycat Chili

By cooksalot

Ingredients

• 2 pounds 93% lean ground beef
• 2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 4 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 (15.25 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 (15.25 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans fire roasted diced tomatoes with garlic
• 1 (7 ounce) can roasted green chiles, diced and peeled
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons New Mexico chili powder
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• pinch – 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup water

Preparation

Step 1

In a large 12 quart heavy bottom pot over medium high heat add ground beef, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook until browned, drain drippings if necessary. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer.

Simmer for 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy!