Wendys Chili

By margiekyle

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 quart tomato juice
• 1 29 oz can tomato puree
• 1 15 oz can red kidney beans, drained
• 1 15 oz can pinto beans, drained
• 1 medium large onion, chopped about 1 1/2 Cups
• 1/2 C diced celery
• 1/4 C diced green bell pepper
• 1/4 C chili powder (use less for milder chili)
• 1 tsp ground cumin (use more for real flavor)
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 sugar
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain off the fat.
Put the beef and the remaining ingredients in a 6 qt pot.
Cover the pot and let the chili simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes
You can also cook this in a slow cooker on low for 3 to 4 hours.