Simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes, stirring often toward the end of the cooking time.

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Add the ground round, onion and pear, and cook over high heat, stirring often, until the meat has lost its pink color, about 5 minutes.

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Return to a boil, stirring and scraping pan bottom often.

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