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Critical Success Points

• • Brown the ground beef thoroughly and drain excess fat.
• • Do not drain the sausage fat after cooking; it adds flavor.
• • Simmer the chili covered for the full hour before adding beans.
• • Simmer again after adding beans for 30 minutes to meld flavors.

Safety Warnings

• • Use caution when draining hot fat to avoid burns.
• • Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to prevent skin irritation.
• • Keep pot handles turned inward to avoid accidental spills.