Cincinnati Chili Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef (80:20 is good)
• 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
• 4 cups water
• 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 large onion, minced (about 3 cups)
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, optional
• Oyster crackers
• Finely shredded mild cheddar cheese
• 1 (15.5-ounce) can small red kidney beans, drained and warmed
• Minced yellow onion
• Hot cooked spaghetti