Copycat Wendy's Chili Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
• 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
3. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper, cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, black pepper, and salt.
5. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth.
6. Add kidney beans and pinto beans.
7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
8. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
9. Serve hot with shredded cheese, sour cream, and crackers.