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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 24 oz. ground beef
- 1/3 cup diced onion
- 1/3 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/2 jalapeno diced
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- Salt
- Cumin
- Granulated garlic (or fresh minced)
- Dried basil
- Dried Oregano
- Dried crushed red pepper
- 2 cups spaghetti sauce
- 2 cups Bobs Red Mill yellow grits
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ stick butter/margarine
- ¾ cup shredded cheese
- 2-3 tbsp canola oil
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