"My chili recipe won 2nd place in the Douglas County Chili Cookoff..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound Ground sirloin
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1 pound ground pork
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1/2 pound Italian sausage (bulk)
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2 whole onions (chopped)
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2 jalapeno pepper (seeds and stems removed and minced)
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1 cup chopped green bell pepper
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8 garlic clove (chopped)
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2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
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3 Tablespoons brown sugar
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1 Tablespoon ground cumin
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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3 Tablespoons tomato paste
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1 Tablespoon ground coriander
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1 Tablespoon Mexican oregano
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 California bay leaves
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1 1/2 cup Merlot Wine
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28 ounce can chopped tomatoes (fire-roasted is good here)
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28 ounce can Pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
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14 ounce can Kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
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1 Cup water
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1 teaspoon Better than Bouillon beef bouillon
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1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)