INGREDIENTS
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1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil
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1-1/2 cups of chopped onion
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1/2 cup of chopped bell pepper
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1 or 2 jalapenos, chopped
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1 pound of ground beef
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1 pound of raw breakfast sausage
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1 tablespoon of minced garlic
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2-1/2 tablespoons of chili powder, or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon of cumin
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1/4 teaspoon of dried oregano
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Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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1 (8 ounce) can of tomato sauce
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1 (7 ounce) can green chilies
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2 cups of water
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1 (15.5 ounce) can pinto or red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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1-1/2 cups of dry medium cut pasta (like elbow macaroni or shells)
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1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese, divided, or to taste, plus more for garnish
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Optional Garnishes: Sliced green onions, fresh diced tomatoes, sour cream or your other favorite chili toppings