Ingredients
1 quart water
2 pounds very lean ground beef
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
1 large onion, chopped fine
3 tablespoons dark red chili powder
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
cooked spaghetti
grated cheddar cheese
chopped onion
cooked kidney beans
Preparation
Heat water in large saucepan, crumbling in the beef and stirring with a fork to break up beef. Add next 13 ingredients. Simmer 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves. (Can be prepared 1 month ahead and frozen.)
serve over spaghetti and beans if desired and top with cheddar cheese and onions.
