Wendy's Copycat Chili

 2 pounds ground beef or turkey

1 can tomato sauce (29 ounces)

1 can kidney beans (29 ounces) with liquid

1 can pinto beans (29 ounces) with liquid

1 cup diced onion

1-2 cans green chilies

1/4 cup diced celery

3 medium tomatoes, chopped (or a can of diced tomatoes)

2 teaspoons cumin

3 tablespoons chili powder

1.5 teaspoons black pepper

2 teaspoons salt

2 cups water OR chicken stock

Brown the meat in a pan over medium heat and crumble into small pea size clumps, drain grease.

In a large pot combine the cooked beef and all other ingredients and bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook, stirring every 15 minutes, for 2-3 hours.

OR use a crock pot or instant pot and cook for hours stirring between. 

Serve when ready, top with cheese, sour cream, green onions....... serve with Stephanie's Corn Bread.