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Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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Pat the meat dry and add to the hot oil.
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Brown and crumble the meat until it is evenly caramelized.
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Add the chili powder and some salt and pepper.
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Stir.
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Add the garlic and onions; cook to soften, 7 to 8 minutes.
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Then add the beef stock, ketchup, Worcestershire, mustard and hot sauce, to taste.
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Stir in the beans and reduce the heat to keep the chili at a simmer.
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Cook to thicken, partially covered, about 20 minutes.
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Cool and store for a make-ahead meal.
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Reheat over medium heat.
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Stir frequently.
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For the cheeseburger sauce:
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Melt the butter in a sauce pot over medium heat.
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Whisk in the flour, cook 1 minute, then add the milk.
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Season the sauce with salt and pepper and thicken to coat back of spoon.
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Stir in the cheese in a figure-eight motion.
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Once the cheese has melted, stir in the relish and raw onions, taste the sauce for seasoning.
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Cool and store.
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Reheat over medium-low heat, partially covered, stirring frequently.
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Alternatively, reheat in a microwave oven, partially covered, stirring occasionally until evenly hot through, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes on high.
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Serve the chili in shallow bowls, topped with Easy Oven Fries or chips, cheese sauce and onions.
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While the chili and sauce are heating up, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place the oven rack in center of the oven.
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Cut the potatoes into planks lengthwise, then into thin sticks.
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Arrange the fries on a large baking sheet and spray evenly with cooking spray.
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Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.
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Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
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Then switch the broiler to high and cook until crisp, 10 to 15 minutes more, turning once.
