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Copycat Wendy's Chili
This copycat Wendy's Chili recipe tastes just like the real thing! Give it a try today!
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
1
hour
hr
30
minutes
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Total Time
1
hour
hr
45
minutes
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Course:
Main
Servings:
6
-8
Ingredients
2
pounds
fresh ground beef
1
quart
tomato juice
1
can
29-ounce, tomato purée
1
can
15-ounce, red kidney beans, drained
1
can
15-ounce, pinto beans, drained
1
medium
onion
chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2
cup
diced celery
1/4
cup
diced green bell pepper
2
Tbsp
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
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef.
Drain off the fat.
Put the beef and the 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.
Enjoy!
Notes
You can also cook this in a slow cooker on low for 3 to 4 hours.