INGREDIENTS
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1 cup (7 oz./220 g) dried red kidney beans
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1 Tbs. olive oil
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3/4 lb. (375 g) andouille sausage, halved lengthwise then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch (12-mm) pieces
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1 lb. (500 g) ground beef
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Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
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1 yellow onion, diced
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1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
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1 celery stalk, diced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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2 Tbs. chili powder
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1 Tbs. ground cumin
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1 tsp. smoked paprika
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1 can (10 oz./310 g) Mexican-style diced tomatoes with juice
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1 can (14 1/2 oz./455 g) crushed tomatoes with juice
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4 green onions, white and light green portions, thinly sliced
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Cooked long-grain white rice for serving (optional)
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Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)