Wendy's Chili (from hokypoky91 on WW)

[kamcgi]

A poster by the name of hokypoky91 on the WW boards posted this recipe - I made it today and it is *very* good and easy to make. I am wimpy and only used 2 tsp of chili powder, although I will use a bit more next time.

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hokypoky91's post:

Here's the copycat recipe for Wendy's chili. Just use lean ground beef and it's CORE. And also tastes just like Wendy's - I make it all the time!

1 pound 95% lean ground beef
1 - 14.5 Oz. can tomato sauce
1 - 14.5 Oz. can kidney beans (with liquid)
1 - 14.5 Oz. can pinto beans (with liquid)
1/2 cup diced onion
1/4 cup diced green chilies
1/4 cup diced celery
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin powder
2 tablespoons chili powder (I use less)
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup water

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain off the fat.

2. Using a fork, crumble the cooked beef into pea-size pieces.

3. In a large pot, combine the beef plus all the remaining ingredients, and bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook, stirring every 15 minutes, for 2 to 3 hours.

Makes about 12 servings.

Also good in the crock!

[Durania]

I made this today in the crockpot and it was delicious! Instead of the two tomatoes tho I used one can of Del Monte Zesty Chili diced tomatoes.

[HAZELEYEDGIRL]

haven't done too much crocking. would you still need to brown the beef or ground turkey before putting in the crock pot?

[Durania]

HAZELEYEDGIRL said:

haven't done too much crocking. would you still need to brown the beef or ground turkey before putting in the crock pot?

Yep, brown the meat first!

[smartin3176]

I made this chili last nite. It was great! Even my 9 yo son loved it! I added more seasonings and chiles, but we like it hot hahaha. We're used to it.

[natty6]

This was the best!! I have been wanting to make it for a while but haven't because I was worried my husband wouldn't like it but I tried it today and he loved it!! Sunday is the only day we get to eat together so I like to make sure it is something he likes and today was a hit. Thank You