INGREDIENTS
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4 tbsp. unsalted butter
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1⁄2 cup (2 1⁄4 oz.) all-purpose flour
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6 stalks celery, finely chopped
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1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
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1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
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1 lb. beef chuck, cut into 1⁄4-inch cubes
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1 lb. turtle meat, cut into 1⁄4-inch cubes
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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4 cups chicken stock
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1 (28-oz.) can whole, peeled tomatoes in juice, crushed by hand
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1 tsp. whole allspice
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1 tsp. whole cloves
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5 bay leaves
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1 1⁄2 tsp. dried basil
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1 1⁄2 tsp. dried marjoram
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1 1⁄2 tsp. dried thyme
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1⁄2 tsp. crushed red chile flakes
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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2 1⁄2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
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1⁄4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
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3 hard-boiled eggs, minced
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Sherry or madeira, for serving (optional)