Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 pounds ground beef
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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1 onion, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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3 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
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1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as RO*TEL)
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1 cup water
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2 (1.25 ounce) packages chili seasoning (such as McCormick® Mild Chili Seasoning Mix)
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1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
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1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon white vinegar, or more to taste
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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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, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Stir and break browned beef into crumbles. Continue to cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes longer.
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Stir celery, onion, and bell pepper into beef and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Pour in stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and water.
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Break apart large chunks of stewed tomatoes.
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Stir in chili seasoning. Stir in kidney and pinto beans. Season with salt and pepper.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour.
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Mix vinegar into chili just before serving.
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Recipe Tips
To increase the heat, feel free to add cayenne pepper.
The original Wendy's chili has more beans in it, so you could double the amount above if you prefer that style.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 326 | Calories |
| 15g | Fat |
| 29g | Carbs |
| 23g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
| Calories 326 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 15g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 24% |
| Cholesterol 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium 1521mg | 66% |
| Total Carbohydrate 29g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 8g | 28% |
| Total Sugars 8g | |
| Protein 23g | 45% |
| Vitamin C 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium 97mg | 7% |
| Iron 5mg | 29% |
| Potassium 762mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
