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Copycat Wendy's Chili

by RIAN HANDLER APR 20, 2020

YIELDS: 6 SERVINGS

PREP TIME: 0HOURS 10 MINS

TOTAL TIME: 1HOUR 10 MINS

INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

1 tbsp. tomato paste

1 1/2 lb. ground beef

3 tbsp. chili powder

2 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. garlic powder

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes

1 (15-oz.) can kidney beans, with liquid

1 (15-oz.) can pinto beans, with liquid

Shredded cheddar, for serving

Green onions, sliced, for serving

DIRECTIONS

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1 In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, pepper, and celery and
cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add in tomato paste, stirring constantly until
darker in color, about 2 minutes more. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up
meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 6 minutes more. Drain
fat and return to heat.

2 Add chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder, and season generously with salt
and pepper. Pour in crushed tomatoes, then ll can halfway with water, swirling
to catch any remaining tomato, and add to pot. Add beans and their liquid and
stir to combine. Bring chili to a boil then reduce heat to low and let simmer
until avors meld and liquid is slightly reduced, about 40 minutes. Taste and
adjust seasonings as necessary.

3 Serve chili topped with cheddar and green onions.

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