Cincinnati-Style Chili

• 1 teaspoon whole allspice
• 1 teaspoon whole cloves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 1/2 pounds finely ground lean beef such as sirloin (see Note)
• 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 large onion, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound dried spaghetti
• 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, finely shredded

1. Tie the allspice, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and bay leaf together in a double layer of cheesecloth and place the bag in a 4-quart slow cooker.
2. In a large skillet, working in two batches if necessary, cook the beef over medium-high heat until no trace of pink remains, about 10 minutes.
3. Drain off the fat, then add the beef to the slow cooker, along with the tomatoes, 1 1/2 cups water, the onion, garlic, ground cinnamon, cumin, cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
4. Cook, covered, on the low setting for 6 hours.
5. When ready to serve, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente; drain well and set aside.
6. Place the beans in a small saucepan with enough water to cover, and bring to a simmer.
7. Cook until heated through, then drain.
8. Stir the chocolate into the chili until melted, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Remove and discard the bag of whole spices.
10. Divide the pasta among 6 serving plates, then top with a spoonful of beans, ladle chili over the beans, and top with a big mound of cheese.

whole allspice, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, bay leaf, ground lean beef, tomatoes, onion, garlic, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, worcestershire sauce salt, red kidney beans, chocolate, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/cincinnati-style-chili (may not work)