Wendy's Chili Takeoff

Wendy's Chili Takeoff

2 pounds (95 % fat free) ground beef
29 ounces tomato sauce- no sugar added
29 ounces kidney beans (Used 2 19 oz cans- rinsed)
29 ounces pinto beans (rinsed)
1 cup diced onion
1/2 cup green chiles (I use a small can of diced chiles)
1/4 cup celery, diced
3 medium tomatoes, chopped (used one large can diced tom)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups water
(added 2 tsp cayenne pepper)
(added one green pepper chopped)
(added 1/2 red pepper chopped)

Brown beef and drain thoroughly. (While beef is draining in colander, saute veggies (minus beans) in same pot, then add beef and combine remaining ingredients and simmer 2-3 hours. From the South Beach-diet-plan website