Cincinnati Chili

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 lb. spaghetti
• chopped onion
• oyster crackers
• 3 1/2 c. water
• 1 can tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
• 1 can kidney beans
• finely shredded Colby cheese

1. Simmer ground beef and water for 15 minutes, breaking up meat. Skim foam with spoon.
2. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, bay leaves, chili powder, cocoa powder, garlic, vinegar, cinnamon, cumin, salt and cloves.
3. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours on low heat, stirring occasionally.
4. Cover pan halfway through cooking so sauce does not get too thick.

ground beef, tomatoes, onion, chili powder, garlic, ground cinnamon, salt, spaghetti, onion, oyster crackers, water, tomato paste, bay leaves, cocoa, cider vinegar, ground cumin, ground cloves, kidney beans, colby cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=848891 (may not work)