Brown the ground beef and drain the fat. Put the beef and all of the ingredients in a 6-quart pot. Cover the pot and let the chili simmer for 2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes. Top with your faves if you wish (I love sour cream and cheddar cheese).
Recipe by Thrifty DIY Diva at https://www.thriftydiydiva.com/copycat-wendys-chili-recipe/