Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4       Tablespoon   Butter
   1       large        Onion,coarsely chopped
   4       pound        Beef,lean,hamburger grind
   8       Tablespoon   Red chile,hot,ground
   4       Tablespoon   Red chile,mild,ground
   3       Tablespoon   Cumin,ground
   3                    Garlic cloves,medium,crushed
   1       Tablespoon   Black pepper,freshly ground
   1       Tablespoon   Salt
   1       Tablespoon   Sugar
  12       Ounces       Tomatoes,whole
  64       Ounces       Kidney beans with water

Preparation:

1. Melt the butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until it is translucent.~ 2. Combine the meat with the ground chile, cumin, garlic, and pepper. Add this meat-and-spice mixture to the pot. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.~ 3. Stir in the remainig ingredients. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for at least 4 hours but as many as 8 if possible. Stir occasionally. Taste and adjust seasonings.~