Cincinnati Chili: My Secret 5-Way Recipe! - Taste Dessert

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (900g) ground beef (80/20 blend preferred)
• 6 cups (1.4L) water
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 ounces (170g) tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• 1 pound (450g) spaghetti
• 1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or mild, your call)
• 1 (15-ounce/425g) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• Oyster crackers (optional, but highly encouraged)