Wendy's Chili Recipe (Copycat Recipe)

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef (we used 85% fat)
• 1/2 large white onion (diced)
• 1 stalk celery (diced)
• 1 medium green pepper (diced)
• 1 medium jalapeno pepper (seeded and minced)
• 30 oz. tomato sauce
• 30 oz. diced tomatoes (2 standard cans)
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 15 oz. kidney beans* (with liquid)
• 15 oz. pinto beans* (with liquid)
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1-3 tablespoons brown sugar (depending on preference)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat a large stockpot over medium/high heat.

2. 2

   Add the ground beef to the stockpot and let it cook for 1-2 minutes, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.

3. 3

   While the beef is cooking and still pink, add the onion, celery, green pepper, and jalapeño pepper. Stir all of the ingredients together and cook until the beef is just cooked through, about 4-5 additional minutes.

4. 4

   Add the rest of the ingredients and stir until combined.

5. 5

   Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10-15 minutes to thicken.

6. 6

   Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!