INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 lbs ground beef (or chopped chuck)
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bacon fat or oil
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1 large carrot, diced
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1 onion, diced
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1 celery, diced
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3 garlic cloves (sliced!)
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3/4 can tomato paste
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1 can chopped tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
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1 cup chicken stock or water or beef stock (or more or less depending on how thick you like it)
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taco seasoning (to taste or not)
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salt/pepper
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3-4 Tablespoons chili powder
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2 Tablespoons cumin
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1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
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bay leaf