Ingredients
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2 lbs ground chuck
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1 quart water
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2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
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1/2 teaspoon allspice
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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4 tablespoons chili powder
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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2 tablespoons cider vinegar
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1 bay leaf, crumbled
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon salt
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4 drops Tabasco sauce
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2 teaspoons paprika
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2 beef bouillon cubes
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2 medium onions, finely chopped
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1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate
Instructions
- Bring the water to the boil and add the ground beef. Stir until the beef is separated and add the rest of the ingredients.
- Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 3 hours, or until thickened. Cool, then refrigerate overnight. Skim off any accumulated fat and reheat the chili.
- Serves with any or all of the following accompaniments:
- 1 way: cooked spaghetti.
- 2 way: finely grated cheddar cheese
- 3 way: chopped raw onion
- 4 way: cooked kidney beans
- 5 way: oyster crackers.