Wendy’s Signature Chili Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds of fresh ground beef
• 1 quart of tomato juice
• 1 can (29 ounces) of tomato purée
• 1 can (15 ounces) of red kidney beans, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) of pinto beans, drained
• 1 medium-large onion, finely chopped (about 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 for preferred spice level)
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin (enhance for 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. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off excess fat.
2. Transfer the cooked beef into a 6-quart pot.
3. Add all the remaining ingredients to the pot.
4. Cover the pot and let the chili simmer over low heat for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent sticking.
5. Alternatively, you can prepare this chili in a slow cooker. Cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

Enjoy Wendy’s famous chili recipe, packed with rich flavors and hearty ingredients!