Cincinnati Style Chili

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 bay leaf
• spaghetti or shredded cheddar cheese or chopped onions or kidney bean, if desired

Recipe

• 1 in soup pan, bring all ingredients except meat, to a boil.
• 2 crumble ground meat and slowly add to boiling mixture.
• 3 return to boil, then reduce heat. simmer uncovered 2-3 hours, or until as thick as desired. remove bay leaf and serve over cooked & drained spaghetti. top with shredded cheese, chopped onions and kidney beans if you like.