Dad's Chili (Wendy's Copycat)

• lbs fresh ground beef↗2 lbs
• quart tomato juice↗1 quart
• tomato puree↗1 can
• red kidney beans, drained↗1 can
• pinto beans, drained↗1 can
• medium-large onion, chopped↗1
• celery, diced↗1⁄2 cup
• green pepper, diced↗1⁄4 cup
• chili powder↗1⁄4 cup
• cumin (if you like real flavor, add more)1 teaspoon
• garlic powder↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• black pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• oregano↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• sugar↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• teaspoon cayenne pepper↗1⁄8

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a frying pan, brown the ground beef; drain.

2. 2

   Put the drained beef and the remaining ingredients into a 6-quart pot.

3. 3

   Cover the pot; let it simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Serve over fresh rice.