Wendy’s Chili (Copycat)

Credit: Dinner Then Dessert

Wendy’s Chili copycat made with kidney beans, onions, chilis, bell peppers and tomatoes with a spicy chili powder and cumin spices. Taste like a perfect copycat!

2 lbs ground beef 85/15

29 ounces canned tomato sauce

29 ounces canned kidney beans not drained

29 ounces canned pinto beans not drained

28 ounces canned tomatoes chopped (not drained)

1 yellow onion diced

1 diced jalapeno de-seeded and de-veined

2 stalks celery chopped

1 green bell pepper chopped

1 tablespoon cumin powder

1/4 cup chili powder

1 teaspoon black pepper

2 teaspoons salt

1 cup water

1 tablespoon butter

To Make

In a heavy bottomed stockpot brown the ground beef. Drain the fat.

Add in the rest of the ingredients (except the butter) and bring to a boil.

Lower to a simmer and cook uncovered (please keep at a simmer level) for 2 hours stirring occasionally.

Add in the butter and stir until fully melted and incorporated.

Serve.