INGREDIENTS
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8 oz. thick-cut bacon, cut into 3/4” wide pieces
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1/3 cup pure maple syrup
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1 Tbsp brown sugar
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2 Tbsp canola or vegetable oil, divided
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 pound ground spicy Italian sausage
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1 large white onion, diced
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2 tsp garlic, minced
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1 tsp salt
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2 Tbsp chili powder
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1 Tbsp ground cumin
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1 Tbsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp ground dried chipotle powder
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2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
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2 cups water
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1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce
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1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
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1 (15-oz.) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
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1/4 cup pure maple syrup
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{for topping} shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, sunflower seeds