INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1.5 pound lean ground sausage or beef (I used chicken sausage)
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1 yellow onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cans (15 ounce) black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
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1 can (15 ounce) tomato sauce
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1 can (7 ounce) green chilies
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2 bay leaves
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon chili powder (or more to taste)
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Freshly ground pepper to taste