Skyline Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 large onion, finely chopped
15 ounces tomato sauce
32 ounces beef stock
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground peppercorn
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Preparation

1 - simmer oil, onion and minced garlic in dutch oven until softened, approx 5 minutes after oil is sizzling.
2 - add beef stock and ground beef, break up beef & onion with a wisk into fine texture, simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
3 - add all remaining ingredients and simmer uncovered for 2 hours. stir frequently.
plating:
2-way: serve over spaghetti.
3-way: serve over spaghetti and top with cheddar cheese.
4-way: serve over spaghetti and top with cheddar cheese and onion.
5-way: serve over spaghetti and top with cheddar cheese, onion, and beans.
note: this chili tastes even better after refrigerating overnight.