Wendy's Chili

Ingredients:

2 lbs ground beef

1 (29 oz) can tomato sauce

1 (29 oz) can kidney beans (with liquid)

1 (29 oz) can pinto beans (with liquid)

1 c diced onion

1/2 c diced green chili pepper

1/4 c diced celery

3 medium tomatoes, chopped

2-3 tsp cumin powder

3 tblsp chili powder

1 1/2 tsp black pepper (ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY - do not omit!)

2 tsp salt

2 c water

Preparation:

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over meduim heat. Drain fat.

2. In a large pot, combine cooked beef with all the remaining ingredients, and bring to a simmer over low heat.

3. Cook, stirring every 15 minutes, for 2-3 hours.