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Chili Recipe

Inspired by Wendy's
Time1h
Serves6

The only hearty chili made with our fresh, never frozen beef. Perfectly seasoned and positively irresistible. Red’s kind of our thing, you know.

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Ingredients

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Chili Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

1

Cook the Beef

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.

2

Sauté Vegetables

Add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

3

Combine Ingredients

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and water or beef broth. Mix well.

4

Simmer

Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. For best flavor, simmer for 1-2 hours.

5

Serve

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.