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Ingredientes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 cups tomato puree
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Hamburger buns, to serve
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