Wendy’s Chili

Ingredients

• 1 c. cumin
• 1 c. 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 c. 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 squirt of Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup of red wine
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cans of red beans
• 3 cans of stewed tomatoes
• 2 chopped celery stalks
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 c. chili powder

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the beef until no longer pink. Drain the fat. Salt and pepper.
2. In a slow cooker, combine the cooked beef, beans, tomatoes, celery, bell pepper and red wine vinegar. Season with chili powder, cumin, parsley, basil and Worcestershire sauce. Stir it all.
3. Cook on high power for 6 hours or on low power for 8 hours. Stir in the wine two hours before the end of cooking.