Description
A hearty and flavorful chili recipe inspired by Wendy’s, featuring a combination of ground beef, beans, and vegetables in a rich tomato base.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 (14 oz) cans stewed tomatoes
- 1 (14 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (e.g., RO*TEL)
- 1 cup water
- 2 (1.25 oz) packages chili seasoning (e.g., McCormick® Mild Chili Seasoning Mix)
- 1 (14 oz) can kidney beans, undrained
- 1 (14 oz) can pinto beans, undrained
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp white vinegar, or more to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Press ground beef into the hot oil to form one large patty; let the bottom brown for 8-10 minutes.
- Stir and break browned beef into crumbles. Cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes longer.
- Stir in celery, onion, and bell pepper; cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and water. Break apart large chunks of stewed tomatoes.
- Stir in chili seasoning, kidney beans, and pinto beans. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour.
- Mix vinegar into chili just before serving.
Notes
- To increase the heat, add cayenne pepper.
- For more beans, double the amount used.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 326
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1521mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 55mg