Original Cincinnati Chili | Fussy Kitchen

Ingredients

• ***For the chili:***
• 2 pounds ground beef, browned and drained
• 1/2 small onion, finely diced
• 1 cup water
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons vinegar, white or apple cider
• ***Optional, for serving:***
• cheddar cheese, to taste, shredded
• red kidney beans, to taste, rinsed and drained
• white onions, to taste, diced
• spaghetti, cooked and hot