"It's shockingly easy to make a copycat version of Wendy's chili at home with only a handful of ingredients (most of which you likely have on hand in the pantry). If you're willing to set aside a few hours to make chili, you can easily make this copycat of your favorite fast food chili...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound ground beef (85/15)
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1 (14.5-ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 (14.5-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
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1 (14.5-ounce) can kidney beans, not drained
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1 (14.5-ounce) can pinto beans, not drained
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1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies
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1 yellow onion, diced
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1 stalk celery, diced
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1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
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2 tablespoons chili powder
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1-1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 cup water
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1 tablespoon butter
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Cheddar cheese and chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)