Like 's Chili? (I do) This is the nearest thing to it.

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" Almost " Top Secret Recipe Version

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WENDY’S CHILI

2 lbs ground beef

1 29 oz can tomato sauce

1 29 oz can kidney beans (with liquid)

1 29 oz can pinto beans (with liquid)

1 cup diced medium onion

1/4 cup (1 stalk) celery

3 medium tomatoes (chopped)

2 tsp cumin powder

3 tbsp chili powder

1 ½ tsp black pepper

2 tsp salt

2 cups water

Brown ground beef in pan over medium heat and drain fat.

Crumble with beef into pea sized pieces with fork.

Combine the beef plus all remaining ingredients in large pot and bring to a

simmer over low heat.

Cook with stirring every 15 minutes for 2 to 3 hours.

Makes around 12 servings.

Options:

For spicier chili...add ½ tsp more black pepper.

For even spicier chili...add 1 tsp black pepper and tbsp cayenne pepper.

For the ones with a cast iron stomach...add 5 or 6 sliced jalapeno peppers to

the pot.

Can be frozen for several months.

~ " We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a

little of each other everywhere. " ~

~ " If I could reach up and hold a star for every time you've made me smile, the

entire evening sky would be in the palm of my hand. "

~ " We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a

little of each other everywhere. " ~

~ " If I could reach up and hold a star for every time you've made me smile, the

entire evening sky would be in the palm of my hand. "