I use a little less hamburger and another can of beans in it when I make it but it is very very good. And obviously the hardest thing you have to do is open cans and chop up a couple veggies. And the house smells amazing when it is cooking.
Wendy's Chili (Wendy's Hamburgers)
- Author:
CopyKat Recipes
- Recipe Type:
Soup
- Prep time:
15 minutes
- Cook time:
1 hour, 30 minutes
You can make this mild flavored Wendy's chili anytime. This is easy to make, and makes enough that everyone can go back for a second bowl.
Ingredients
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2 pounds fresh ground beef
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1 quart tomato juice
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1 (29 ounce) can tomato puree
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1 (15 ounce) can red beans, drained
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1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
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1 large onion (1 1/2 cup), chopped
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1/2 cup celery, diced
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1/4 cup green pepper, diced
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1/4 cup chili powder (you may want to use less, some people find this is too much)
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1 teaspoon cumin (if you like real flavor, add more)
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1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon each: black pepper, oregano, sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
In a frying pan, brown the ground beef; drain. Put the drained beef and the remaining ingredients into a 6-quart pot. Cover the pot; let it simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes.
Charleneanne 
