Almost Wendy's Chili Recipe

2 lbs ground beef
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
2 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (29 ounce) can kidney beans, with liquid
1 (29 ounce) can pinto beans, with liquid
1 cup diced onions
1/2 cup diced green chilies
1/4 cup diced celery
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons cumin powder
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups water

Directions:

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain off the fat.

2. Using a fork, crumble the cooked beef into pea-size pieces.

3. In a large pot, combine the beef plus all the remaining ingredients, and bring to a simmer over low heat.

4. Cook, stirring every 15 minutes, for 2 to 3 hours.

Makes: 4 to 6 servings