Cincinnati Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
4 medium onions, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
32 ounces kidney beans, rinsed and drained
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper

Preparation

In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, pork and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.
Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.
Add the beans, tomatoes, vinegar, cocoa and seasonings; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until heated through.
Fish out and throw away bay leaves.
Optional: Serve with spaghetti, or garnish with cheese, sour cream, tomatoes and onions.