Best Ground Beef Chili
INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds 85 percent lean ground beef
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2 tablespoons plus 2 cups water
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Salt and pepper
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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6 dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded, and torn into 1-inch pieces
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1 ounce tortilla chips, crushed ( 1/4 cup)
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2 tablespoons ground cumin
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1 tablespoon paprika
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon ground coriander
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 (14.5-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 onion, chopped fine
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1—2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
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1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans
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2 teaspoons sugar
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2 tablespoons cider vinegar
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Lime wedges
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Coarsely chopped cilantro
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Chopped red onion
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