Wendy’s Inspired Chili Recipe

Wendy’s Inspired Chili Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds of fresh ground beef
• 1 quart of tomato juice
• 1 (29-ounce) can of tomato purée
• 1 (15-ounce) can of red kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can of pinto beans, drained
• 1 medium-large onion, finely chopped (approximately 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup of diced celery
• 1/4 cup of diced green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup of chili powder (adjust to taste for desired spiciness)
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin (add more for a deeper flavor)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon of sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper

Instructions:

1. Begin by browning the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Once cooked, drain the excess fat.
2. Transfer the browned beef to a 6-quart pot. Add all the remaining ingredients to the pot and stir well to combine.
3. Cover the pot and allow the chili to simmer on low heat for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent sticking and to ensure even cooking.
4. For a more convenient option, you can cook the chili in a slow cooker. Set the slow cooker on low heat and cook for 3 to 4 hours.
5. Once the chili is cooked, taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary. Serve hot, and enjoy your homemade Wendy’s-inspired chili!