Wendy's Chili Classic Flavor (Print)

A bold, comforting chili with ground beef, beans, and spices, inspired by Wendy's iconic flavor.

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 lbs ground beef, 85/15
02 - 29 ounces canned tomato sauce
03 - 29 ounces canned kidney beans, not drained
04 - 29 ounces canned pinto beans, not drained
05 - 28 ounces canned chopped tomatoes, not drained
06 - 1 yellow onion, diced
07 - 1 jalapeno, diced, de-seeded and de-veined
08 - 2 ribs celery, chopped
09 - 1 green bell pepper, chopped
10 - 1 tablespoon ground cumin
11 - 1/4 cup chili powder
12 - 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
13 - 2 teaspoons kosher salt
14 - 1 cup water
15 - 1 tablespoon butter

# Directions:

01 - In a heavy-bottomed stockpot, brown the ground beef and drain the fat.
02 - Add in the rest of the ingredients (except the butter) and bring to a boil.
03 - Lower to a simmer and cook uncovered for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
04 - Add in the butter and stir until fully melted and incorporated.
05 - Serve with toppings of choice.

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