CopyCat Chili From Wendy’s

Please note that this recipe is not an exact replica. Nevertheless, it closely resembles the combination of various recipes I have experimented with. Drawing inspiration from the finest elements I’ve observed and savored, I have meticulously amalgamated them to create this exceptional recipe.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 can stewed tomatoes
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilis
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 can pinto beans, undrained
• 1 can kidney beans, undrained
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 2 packages of chili seasoning
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up into crumbles.
3. Stir in the chopped green pepper, onion, and celery. Cook until the onion is translucent.
4. Add diced tomatoes with green chilis, stewed tomatoes, and tomato sauce to the skillet. Stir in some water.
5. Sprinkle the chili seasoning over the mixture and stir well to combine.
6. Add the undrained pinto beans and kidney beans to the skillet.
7. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
8. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for one hour.
9. Stir in the white vinegar.
10. Your delicious chili is now ready to be enjoyed!