Instructions: 1. In a large heavy kettle, bring water to a boil and stir in the beans and bacon. Bring mixture to a boil, skimming the froth. Simmer it, covered, for 45 minutes. Stir in the beef and simmer the mixture covered, stirring occasionally and skimming the fat, for 45 minutes. Stir in the chorizo and the Canadian bacon, simmer covered, 30 minutes, or until beans are tender.

2. In a large skillet, cook the onion and the garlic in the oil over moderately low heat stirring until onion is soft. Stir in tomatoes, jalapenos, hot pepper sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer mixture, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.

3. Transfer 2 cups of the beans with a slotted spoon from the kettle to the skillet and mash them with the back of a wooden spoon thoroughly into the onion mixture adding two cups of bean-liquid gradually. Simmer the mixture, stirring for 15 minutes or until thickened. Transfer it to the kettle. Stir in the kale and the rice simmering, stirring for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. Stir in the cilantro, 1/3 cup of reserved tomato liquid, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve the stew with the tortillas.

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