First-Place Chili

Recipe printed in Akron Beacon Journal in the 1980s. Submitted by Nancy W. from Stow.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs ground beef
• 2  large onions, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, chopped
• 1  teaspoon vinegar
• 3  tablespoons chili powder
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons pepper
• 1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 5  bay leaves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon allspice
• 1 1⁄2 pints water
• 1 (16 ounce) can  red beans, drained

Directions

1. Brown beef, onions and garlic. If necessary, drain any fat.
2. Add the other ingredients and simmer for three to 3.5 hours.
3. Remove bay leaves before serving or storing.