Wendy's Chili knock-off

[zephyr 48]

Wendy’s Chili

2 pounds ground beef

1 can Tomato sauce, 29-ounce

1 can red Beans, 29-ounce (do not drain)

1 can pinto beans, 29-ounce (do not drain)

1 cup diced onion (1 medium onion)

½ cup diced green chili (2 chilies)

¼ cup diced celery (1 stalk)

3 medium tomatoes, chopped

2 teaspoons cumin powder

3 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon black pepper

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 ½ tablespoons salt

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain off the fat.

2. Using a fork, crumble the cooked beef into pea-size pieces.

3. In a large pot, combine the beef plus all the remaining ingredients, and bring to a simmer over low heat. Cover; stirring every 20 minutes for 2 hours.

Makes about 12 servings.

For spicier chili, add more cayenne pepper

[fourkids4 1]

I make this version all the time my family and friends love it .I cant eat it yet its hard to cook because it smells so good!! Lol