Wendy's®-Style Chili

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Tear the bread into small pieces in a large bowl.

Step 2

Moisten with 2 tablespoons water and mash with a fork.

Step 3

Add the beef and mix with your hands until blended.

Step 4

Spray a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray and set over medium high heat.

Step 5

Crumble in the ground beef and cook, stirring often, until the pink color is gone, 6 to 7 minutes.

Step 6

Transfer to a 4-to 6-quart slow cooker.

Step 7

Add the tomatoes and their juices, the tomato sauce, bell peppers, onion, celery, chili powder, cumin, garlic salt and pepper, and mix well.

Step 8

Gently stir in the beans.

Step 9

Cover and cook for 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high, stirring once halfway through, if you can.

Step 10

If chili looks a little saucy to your taste, uncover and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.