Cincinnati Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. ground beef
1 qt. water
2 medium onions, chopped finely
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
1 tsp. cumin powder
4 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 oz. (1/2 sq.) unsweetened chocolate
4 garlic cloves
2 Tbsp. vinegar
1 large bay leaf
5 whole cloves
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

In a 4-quart saucepot, add ground beef and water.
Stir until beef separates to a fine texture.
Boil for 1/2 hour.
Add all ingredients and bring to a boil, uncovered.
Stir to blend.
Reduce heat and simmer, still uncovered, for 3 hours.
During last hour, pot may be covered, if it has reached desired consistency.
Makes 8 servings.