INGREDIENTS
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1 Tablespoon olive oil
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2 pounds lean ground beef
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1 medium red or yellow onion, peeled and diced
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4 cloves of garlic, minced
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1 chipotle chili in adobo sauce, chopped (*add more for extra smokyness and heat)
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2 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained (**see below for substitution ideas)
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2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
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2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
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1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
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1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
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1 cup beer or beef broth
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2 Tablespoons chili powder
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1 Tablespoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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(Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, crushed tortilla chips or strips, thinly-sliced green onions, sour cream, salsa, etc.)