INGREDIENTS
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Chili Filling:
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1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (divided)
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 pound ground beef
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 large yellow onion, diced
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2 jalapeno peppers, minced (seeds and ribs removed)
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1 celery stalk, chopped
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1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
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1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon dried cilantro
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2 tablespoons cider vinegar
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1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
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Juice of 2 limes
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2 cups fresh corn kernels
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1 can (14 ounces) kidney beans, drained
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Creamy Cornmeal Crust:
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5 cups chicken broth
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2 1/4 cups cornmeal
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1/4 cup whole milk
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1 1/2 cups sour cream (divided)
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1 large egg, beaten
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4 scallions, chopped (divided)
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1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 1/2 cups grated Monterey/Jack cheese