This delicious chili recipe is a copy cat version of the famous Wendy's Chili.
Ingredients:
2 lbs ground beef
1, 29 ounce can tomato sauce
1, 29 ounce can kidney beans, with liquid
1, 29 ounce can pinto beans, with liquid
1 cup diced onions
1/2 cup diced green chili peppers
1/4 cup diced celery
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 to 3 teaspoons cumin powder
3 tablespoons chili powder
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups water
shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Directions:
In a skillet, add the ground beef.
Brown this over medium heat. Drain any excess liquid.
In a large soup pot, add the browned beef and the remaining ingredients except for the cheese.
Stir together well.
Bring this to a simmer over low heat.
Continue cooking this for 2 to 3 hours, stirring every 15 minutes.
Serve topped with shredded cheddar cheese (optional).