INGREDIENTS
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1 pound boneless chuck or sirloin or venison if available, cut into cubes
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1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 pound ground chuck
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1 pound ground pork (not sausage meat)
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1 teaspoon paprika (smoked if available)
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2 cups chopped onions
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1/2 cup chopped celery
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2 cups chopped green bell peppers
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3 jalapenos chopped, seeds removed (or hotter peppers like cayenne or habanero, if you desire)
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3 large garlic cloves, diced
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1 bottle of dark beer or ale
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2 tablespoons chili powder
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2 tablespoons cumin
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon coriander
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1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 can (28oz) crushed Pomodoro San Marzano tomatoes such as Cento or Pastene
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1 can (28oz) diced Pomodoro San Marzano tomatoes such as Cento or Pastene (if you use whole canned tomatoes, just crush with your hand as you put them in)
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1 can (14.5oz) diced tomato
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1/3 cup brown sugar
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1 can beef broth
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1 can (14oz) kidney beans drained and rinsed (optional)
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1 can (14oz) black beans drained and rinsed (optional)
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For serving: cornbread, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, or chopped scallions.