INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 lbs 93% lean ground beef
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2 teaspoon kosher salt
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freshly ground black pepper
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1 cup finely chopped onion
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1 cup chopped red bell pepper
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
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1 small tomato, chopped
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1/4 cup drained alcaparrado (olives, pimientos and capers) or pitted green olives
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1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 tablespoon of the brine from the alcaparrado or olives
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, plus more as needed
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 bay leaves