Ingredients

2 lbs. ground beef

1 quart water

2 Tablespoons vinegar

1 large bay leaf

5 whole cloves

2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 medium sized onions, finely grated

2 cans (8 oz.) tomato sauce

5 whole allspice

1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper.

1 teaspoon ground cumin seed

2 Tablespoons chili powder

1/2 oz. (1/2 square) unsweetened chocolate

4 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

In a 4 quart sauce pot, add ground beef to water; stir in until beef separates to a fine texture. Boil slowly for 1/2 hour. Add all other ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring to blend. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 3 hours. During the last hour, pot may be covered after desired consistency is reached. Chili should be refrigerated overnight so fat can be skimmed from top before re-heating.

Comments

Can also carefully skim fat off top of pot during cooking.

275 calories per serving.

Best when served over pasta and topped with American cheese and/or onion.