Cincinnati Style Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
2 1/2 cups water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
chopped onions or kidney bean, if desired

Preparation

In soup pan, bring all ingredients except meat, to a boil.
Crumble ground meat and slowly add to boiling mixture.
Return to boil, then reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 2-3 hours, or until as thick as desired. Remove bay leaf and serve over cooked & drained spaghetti. Top with shredded cheese, chopped onions and kidney beans if you like.