Chili Like Wendy'S - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. lean ground beef
1 (29 oz.) tomato sauce
1 (29 oz.) kidney beans
1 (29 oz.) pinto beans
1/2 can chili peppers
1/4 c. diced celery
1 c. diced onion
1 (15 oz.) diced tomatoes
2 tsp. cumin powder
3 Tbsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. salt
2 c. water
Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Brown beef in heavy pot; drain off fat. Crumble into small pieces. In a large pot, combine beans, tomato sauce, celery, tomatoes, onions, pepper, spices, seasonings and water. Add cooked beef. Bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook, stirring every 20 to 30 minutes for 2 to 3 hours. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese when serving.