Cincinnati Style Chili

• 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
• chopped onions or kidney bean, if desired

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.

lean ground beef, water, tomato paste, tomato sauce, onion, cider vinegar, worcestershire sauce, chili powder, ground cumin, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, salt, ground cloves, ground allspice, garlic, red pepper, bay leaf, onions

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cincinnati-style-chili-232634 (may not work)