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.
