2 lbs ground beef
2 cups water
1 (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 large garlic cloves (minced)
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 red pepper, cracked (I use dried red pepper flakes, sparingly)
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
5 whole allspice
5 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
1 15 oz can Kidney beans (drained)
Chopped Onions
Grated Cheddar Onions
Cooked thin spaghetti
Brown ground beef, then put in crock pot with water, tomato paste, chopped onion, chili powder, garlic, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, cocoa powder, Worcestershire sauce, and cheesecloth bag containing whole allspice and cloves. Cook 8 hours on low. Add cooked beans and cook on high for 20 – 30 minutes. Serve over thin spaghetti and top with chopped onions and cheese. This chili can be used for chili dogs.
Makes 6 cups.