Homemade Hearty Wendy's Inspired Chili Recipe: Cozy & Flavorful

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (907 g) ground beef
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 1 green bell pepper (diced)
• 3 celery stalks (diced)
• 2 cans (14.5 oz or 411 g each) diced tomatoes (do not drain)
• 1 can (15 oz or 425 g) tomato sauce
• 1 can (6 oz or 170 g) tomato paste
• 1 cup (237 ml) water
• 1 can (15 oz or 425 g) kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 can (15 oz or 425 g) pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
• 2 tbsps chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper