Wendy's Chili

I previously tried a copycat recipe for Wendy's chili and it failed miserably. This one was a lot closer, although next time I may try jalapenos instead of green bells for a little kick :)

(Printable Version)
Recipe from Copykat.com

What you need:

• 2 lbs. ground beef
• 1 qt. tomato juice
• 1 (29 oz.) can tomato puree
• 1 (15 oz.) can red beans, drained
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup diced green pepper
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne

Directions:

1. Brown ground beef in a skillet, draining after done.
2. Place all ingredients into a large pot. Cover and simmer for 1 to 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes.
3. Top with cheese and serve with crackers. 

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