"I got this recipe from a college friend who grew up right outside of Cincinnati. The original recipe calls for twice as much ground beef and no beans..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 quart water
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1 lb raw ground beef
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2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans, undrained (pinto beans are fine too)
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1 medium onion, chopped
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar (red wine vinegar works too)
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1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 tablespoons chili powder
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3 bay leaves
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon allspice (I tend to use closer to a full tsp. because I love it)
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1 tablespoon salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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cooked spaghetti
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shredded cheddar cheese