Dad'S Chili (Wendy'S Copycat)

• 2 lbs fresh ground beef
• 1 quart tomato juice
• 1 (29 ounce) can tomato puree
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
• 1 medium-large onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, diced
• 1/4 cup green pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin (if you like real flavor, add more)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1. In a frying pan, brown the ground beef; drain.
2. Put the drained beef and the remaining ingredients into a 6-quart pot.
3. Cover the pot; let it simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes.
4. Serve over fresh rice.

ground beef, tomato juice, tomato puree, red kidney beans, pinto beans, onion, celery, green pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano, sugar, cayenne pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/dads-chili-wendys-copycat-17635 (may not work)