This is supposed to be a knockoff of Wendy's chili. It's simple, hearty, and yummy. We usually eat it sprinkled with cheddar cheese and serve cornbread and honey on the side.
Wendy's Chili
1 lb. ground beef
2-8 oz. cans tomato sauce
1-14.5 oz. can kidney beans (with liquid)
1-14.5 oz. can pinto beans (with liquid)
1/2 c onion, diced
1-4 oz. can diced green chilies
1/4 c celery, diced
2 med. tomatoes, chopped, or 1-15 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 tsp cumin
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp salt ( I use garlic salt, usually)
1 c water
Brown ground beef in a stockpot and drain. Crumble into pea-sized pieces. Add remaining ingredients to browned meat and bring to a simmer over low heat. Let simmer 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally. This chili also does well cooking in a crock pot on low all day.
