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Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef, 80% lean
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 2 onions, finely chopped or pureed
• 4 cloves garlic, mashed (optional)
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper, optional
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon chili powder, optional
• ¼ cup water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice