Cinncinati Chili

This came from a newspaper years ago. It is one of the few recipes I have seen that does NOT have chocolate in it. The heat level can be controlled by using milder chili powder and pepper(s) or by slightly decreasing the amounts of the same--either way, the flavor is excellent! Not chili as most of us think of it, but definitely worth a try.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs lean ground beef
• 1  quart water
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 2  onions, chopped
• 1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  tablespoon salt (or less according to your taste)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground allspice
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 3  bay leaves
•  hot  cooked spaghetti

• optional toppings

•  shredded cheddar cheese
•  chopped onion
•  kidney bean
• 1  whole  hot red pepper

Directions

1. Crumble uncooked ground beef into water in at least a 3 quart pan (I use a 5 quart Dutch oven).
2. Add remaining ingredients.
3. Bring to boil and simmer for about 3 hours. Remove bay leaves.
4. Serve over hot noodles.
5. OPTIONS.
6. 1 Way Cin. Chili : chili over noodles.
7. 2 Way Cin. Chili : add shredded cheddar cheese.
8. 3 Way Cin. Chili : sauce, cheese and chopped onion.
9. 4 Way Cin. Chili : sauce, cheese, chopped onion, and kidney beans (warmed canned drained beans are fine).
10. 5 Way Cin. Chili : sauce, cheese, onion, beans and whole red peppers.