Wendy's Chili Copycat (With Video)

INGREDIENTS

2 lb

93% lean ground beef

2 tsp

kosher salt, divided

1 tsp

fresh ground black pepper

4 8 ounce cans

tomato sauce

2 15.25 ounce cans

pinto beans, rinsed and drained

2 15.25 ounce cans

kidney beans, rinsed and drained

2 14.5 ounce cans

fire roasted diced tomatoes with garlic

1 7 ounce can

roasted green chiles, diced and peeled

2 tsp

onion powder

2 tsp

ground cumin

2 tbsp

New Mexico chili powder

1 tbsp

smoked paprika

– 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 cup

water