"Vintage Southern Living. I used to make this a lot when I was a beginner cook. A long-standing family favorite...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 lb Italian sausage, sliced
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1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
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1 cup chopped onion
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1/2 cup chopped green pepper
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1 -2 garlic clove, minced
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5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (optional)
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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2 1/2 cups water
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1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
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1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
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hot cooked rice or hot cooked noodles