Cincinnati Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
2 1/2 lbs beef, Ground
1 quart water, cold
1 -6 ounce tomato paste
2 large onions, diced
1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons chili powder
5 bay leaves
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
salt & pepper

Preparation

In a heavy gauge pot - heat oil, add beef until brown, add onions and water and bring to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer and add tomato paste and all other ingredients and let simmer 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
Adjust with salt & pepper to taste.
Remove Bay Leaves before serving.