Get ready for a comforting bowl of Wendy’s Inspired Chili! This hearty recipe is perfect for a crisp fall day or whenever you crave a warm, flavorful dish.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs ground beef 🥩
- 1 (29 oz.) can tomato sauce 🍅
- 1 (29 oz.) can kidney beans (with liquid) 🌰
- 1 (29 oz.) can pinto beans (with liquid) 🍽️
- 1 cup diced onion 🧅
- 1/2 cup diced green chili 🌶️
- 1/4 cup diced celery 🌿
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped 🍅
- 2 teaspoons cumin powder 🌿
- 3 tablespoons chili powder 🌶️
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper 🧂
- 2 teaspoons salt 🧂
- 2 cups water 💧
Instructions:
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off the excess fat.
- Transfer the browned beef into a large pot.
- Add the tomato sauce, kidney beans, pinto beans, diced onion, diced green chili, diced celery, and chopped tomatoes to the pot.
- Season the mixture with cumin powder, chili powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Pour in 2 cups of water and stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste before serving.
- Enjoy your Wendy’s Inspired Chili with your choice of toppings like cheese, sour cream, or green onions.
Prep Time: 15 minutes ⏲️ Cooking Time: 1 to 1 1/2 hours ⏲️ Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes to 2 hours ⏲️ Servings: 6-8 🍲
Warm up with this homemade chili and savor the flavors of fall. Feel free to customize it with your favorite toppings for a delightful meal! 🌶️🧀🥣