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Chili Like Wendy’s

Source of Recipe

Inspired by Merrilee Wagner @ Somersize Site


Recipe Introduction

Level 1 ~ Pro/Fat ~ I've made so many changes to Merrilee's recipe over the years, that I'm replacing it with my current version.

List of Ingredients

Saute:

3 pounds hamburger
1 extra large sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Walla Walla)
4 cloves garlic, chopped fine -or- 1 tablespoon of jar garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil

Add and simmer:

2 (4oz) cans green chili peppers
3 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce
1 (15 oz) blue can of Rotel
1 (15 oz) can Muir Glen fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 (14oz) can beef broth
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons cumin powder
3 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)




Recipe

I like using the Muir Glen and the Rotel. You can certainly substitute other versions to suit your taste or what you might have on hand. For example a 29 ounce can of crushed tomatoes, Muir Glen stewed tomatoes, etc.

I like to let this all simmer for at least 2-3 hours with a splatter lid (it's like a screen) so that it thickens up.

This freezes very well. I like to freeze this in 2 cup containers. That's the perfect amount for my husband and I to each get 1 cup and make a BIG taco salad in the future.