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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- Prep 10 mins
- Cook 50 mins
- Total 60 mins
- Yield 8 servings
- Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 C chopped onion, 1/2” pieces
- 1 C chopped carrots, 1/2” pieces
- 1 C chopped celery, 1/2” pieces
- 1 C chopped bell pepper, 1/2” pieces
- 1 1/2 Tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 large bay leaves
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled & finely chopped
- 1 Lb ground protein (beef, chicken, pork, or even turkey - use what ya like best)
- 14 Oz canned diced tomatoes
- 1 C dark beer
- 2 Tbsp hot sauce
- 7 Oz can kidney beans, drained & rinsed
- 7 Oz can black beans, drained & rinsed
- 7 Oz can garbanzo beans, drained & rinsed
- 7 Oz can whole kernel corn, drained
- Coarse sea salt & fresh cracked black pepper
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