"My recipe for a savory chili con carne can be made in lickety-split time, or slow-simmered...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped (or 4 seeded large jalapenos)
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4 peeled fresh garlic cloves, chopped
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1 tablespoon bacon fat or 1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 bay leaf (removed)
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1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey)
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2 tablespoons cornflour
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4 tablespoons chili powder
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1 tablespoon cocoa powder
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1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
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3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon celery salt
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon ground sage
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1 pinch ground cinnamon
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1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
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1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
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1 (15 ounce) can red beans or 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
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1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (or Ro*Tel Chunky, Mild or Hot)
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2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lime juice