Dad's Chili (Wendy's Copycat)

Chili just like my dad used to make.

• Ready In: 1 hr 50 mins
• Serves: 15

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  fresh ground beef
• 1  quart tomato juice
• 1 (29 ounce) can tomato puree
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
• 1  medium-large onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup celery, diced
• 1⁄4 cup green pepper, diced
• 1⁄4 cup chili powder
• 1  teaspoon cumin (if you like real flavor, add more)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. In a frying pan, brown the ground beef; drain.
2. Put the drained beef and the remaining ingredients into a 6-quart pot.
3. Cover the pot; let it simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes.
4. Serve over fresh rice.