Wendy's Chili

Ingredients

• 2 lb. fresh lean ground beef
• 1 medium-large onion, chopped
• 1/2 c. diced celery
• 1/4 c. diced green bell pepper
• 1 qt. tomato juice
• 1- 15 can tomato purée
• 1- 15 oz. can red kidney beans, drained
• 1- 15 oz. can pinto beans, drained
• 1/4 c. chili powder (use less for milder chili)
• 1 t. ground cumin (use more for real flavor)
• 1 1/2 t. garlic powder
• 1 t. salt
• 1/2 t. ground black pepper
• 1/2 t. dried oregano
• 1/2 t. sugar
• 1/8 t. cayenne pepper

Steps

1. In a large Dutch oven, brown the ground beef, onion, celery, and green pepper.
2. Drain off the fat. Add the remaining ingredients . Cover the pot and let the chili simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes.