Cincinnati Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 large onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 lb. spaghetti
chopped onion
oyster crackers
3 1/2 c. water
1 can tomato paste
2 bay leaves
1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1 can kidney beans
finely shredded Colby cheese

Preparation

Simmer ground beef and water for 15 minutes, breaking up meat. Skim foam with spoon.
Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, bay leaves, chili powder, cocoa powder, garlic, vinegar, cinnamon, cumin, salt and cloves.
Simmer for 1 1/2 hours on low heat, stirring occasionally.
Cover pan halfway through cooking so sauce does not get too thick.