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Almost-Wendy's Chili
 
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 120 Minutes
Ready In: 165 Minutes
Servings: 8
We've tried for many years, like others, to replicate Wendy's Chili. I've made friends with a local Wendy's franchise manager, and over the past few weeks, we've tried to replicate what we think is Wendy's chili... sorry, but no help on the hot sauce, except for it seems similar to Chinese Hot Sesame Oil, or Hot Chinese Chili Sauce...
Ingredients:
3 lbs round steaks, minced
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
48 ounces stewed tomatoes
28 ounces tomato sauce
48 ounces chili beans
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 medium sweet onions, minced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 lb tomatillo, minced
12 ounces beer
2 green peppers, large, minced
Directions:
1. Use food processor to mince all ingredients.
2. Melt butter and olive oil.
3. Add minced steak, minced onions, minced garlic, pepper, cumin, and salt.
4. Brown meat, and carmelize onions. Approximately 10 minutes over medium heat.
5. Add minced Tomatillos, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chili powder.
6. Heat over medium heat for 5 minutes.
7. Add one 12oz bottle beer. Continue over medium heat for 5 minutes.
8. Add minced green peppers and Chili Beans.
9. Continue to simmer for minimum of one hour. Add salt and pepper to taste.
By RecipeOfHealth.com