Cincinnati Chili
INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds ground chuck (ask the butcher to run it through the grinder a second time if you want your chili ultra-smooth)
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6 cups water
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1 bay leaf, 5 whole cloves, and 5 whole allspice, tied up in a piece of cheesecloth; or simply substitute 1 whole bay leaf, and 1/2 teaspoon each ground cloves and ground allspice, and skip the cheesecloth
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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3 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt, to taste
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1/2 ounce grated unsweetened chocolate or 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
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4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
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2 onions (8 1/2 ounces total), grated or very small dice (about 1 1/2 cups)
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 tablespoons (1 ounce) vinegar
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16-ounce can tomato sauce
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