Cincinnati Chili

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 1/2 C water
• 8 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tea cinnamon
• 3/4 tea salt
• 3/4 tea allspice
• 1/4 tea garlic powder
• 1 tea cumin
• 1 1/2 tea chili powder
• 1/4 tea crushed red pepper flakes
• 3/4 tea white vinegar
• 1/2 tea Worcestershire sauce
• 4 – 5 dark chocolate Hershey Kisses (optional)

For Serving:

• shredded cheddar cheese
• diced onion
• canned chili beans in sauce, warmed
• cooked spaghetti

Mix ground beef and water with a fork until soupy. Mix in the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 3 hours until the sauce reduces to desired thickness. Stir occasionally.

To serve: Portion spaghetti into an individual serving bowl. Top with Cincinnati chili sauce. Add chili beans, onion, and cheddar cheese if desired.