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Wendy’s Chili (Copycat Recipe)

Enjoy a cozy bowl of homemade Wendy’s Chili, a hearty mix of ground beef, beans, and classic spices.
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 qt tomato juice
  • 1 can tomato purée 29 oz
  • 1 can red kidney beans, drained 15 oz
  • 1 can pinto beans, drained 15 oz
  • 1 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 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

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it up into crumbles. Drain excess fat.
  • In a 6-quart pot, add the cooked beef, tomato juice, tomato purée, kidney beans, pinto beans, onion, celery, and green bell pepper.
  • Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, oregano, sugar, and cayenne pepper, mixing until well combined.
  • Cover and let the chili simmer on low heat for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent sticking.
  • For a slow-cooker option, add browned beef and all ingredients to a slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve hot with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions. Enjoy!