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Beans - 3 cans, pinto/red/black. Onions, 2-3, diced. Spices, to taste, eg. garlic, chili powder, cumin, red pepper, hot sauce. Form meat into thin patties. Brown in skillet, seasoning to taste. Press patties between paper toweling to remove grease, then break into pieces. Place meat and beans (undrained) in Crockpot w/ additional spices. ................
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