Wendy's Chili

By Melzie

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh 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 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup 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 tsp sugar
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 105mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain off the fat. Put the beef and remaining ingredients in a 6 quart 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 - 4 hours.