Cincinnati Chili(Serves 4, Or 8 Over Spaghetti.) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic (optional), finely minced
2 lb. lean ground beef
4 c. beef broth
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 tsp. ground allspice
3 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne (or more if you wish it hotter)
1 tsp. cumin seed, freshly roasted in a small skillet and ground
1 tsp. flour
2 Tbsp. water
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
2 Tbsp. white or cider vinegar
1/2 oz. unsweetened chocolate
1 can small black olives
1 can red kidney beans, drained
salt (if desired)
spaghetti, chopped onions, cheese and oyster crackers (selection as desired)

Preparation

In a covered medium (4-quart) saucepan, sweat onions and garlic in oil over medium flame until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes.
With a slotted spoon, lift out the onions and garlic and set aside.