INGREDIENTS
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2 1/4 lb (1 kg) lean ground beef
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1/2 cup olive oil
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2 large (1 lb / 450 g) onions chopped
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6 cloves garlic finely chopped
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1 1/2 cups kidney beans soaked overnight or in hot water for 2 hours and drained
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4 large (2 lb / 900 g) tomatoes peeled and chopped/or 3 cups canned tomatoes drained and chopped
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2 bay leaves
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1 tbsp salt
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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3 tbsp chilli powder
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1/4 tsp pepper
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1/4 tsp dried basil leaves
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2 tsp cumin seeds ground
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2 cup water