MIDWEST BEST CHILI

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This is a version of the famous "Wendys" restaurant chili. It is a popular version most familiar to midwesterners. An all around good recipe.

Provided by Koz4721

Categories     Beans

Time 2h45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (29 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed
1 (29 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed
1 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced green chili pepper (2-3 chilis)
1 cup diced celery (3-4 stalks)
4 medium tomatoes, diced
2 teaspoons cumin powder
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups tomato juice or 2 cups v 8 vegetable juice
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Brown the ground beef in chili pot over medium heat.
  • Drain excess fat.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • cook on medium high heat until it simmers.
  • Stir about every 15 minutes, for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Remove from heat and rest 15 minutes before serving or cool immediately then reheat tomorrow for better yet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.8, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 49.1, Sodium 1135.1, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 8.1, Protein 26.9

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