Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3       lb           Beef chuck,coarse grind
   2       lb           Beef chuck,fine grind
   2                    Onions
   5                    Garlic cloves
   1       tb           Red chile,hot,ground
   5       tb           Red chile,mild,ground
   3       tb           Cumin
   3       ts           Salt
   3       c            Water
  30       oz           Tomato sauce
  56       oz           Tomatoes,whole
  32       oz           Pinto beans

Preparation:

1. Add the meat, onions, and garlic to a heavy 5-quart pot or Dutch oven. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.~ 2. Stir in the ground chile, cumin, and salt, thoroughly blending the mixture. Add the water, tomato sauce, and tomatoes, mashing them with a fork.~ 3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 1 1/2 hours. Stir occasionally.~ 4. Taste and adjust seasonings. Stir in the beans and simmer, uncovered, 1/2 hour longer.~