Cincinnati Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. water
2 lb. lean ground beef
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cumin seed or ground
2 large onions, chopped fine
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic toes
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. red pepper or chili pepper
1 Tbsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 1/2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
3 large whole bay leaves
1/2 green pepper (optional)

Preparation

Crumble raw (do not brown) lean meat into water.
Add all ingredients, bring to boil, then simmer for 3 hours.
Remove garlic toes and bay leaves.
Add whole red peppers if desired for spicier taste.
Can be used also over spaghetti, serve with shredded cheese over either dish.