Chili for a Cold Winter Night

Ingredients

• 2 Tbs. oil
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 2 lbs. coarsely ground beef (85% lean)
• 2 16- oz. cans whole tomatoes (undrained, chopped)
• 1 16- oz. can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 6- oz. can tomato paste
• 2 Tbs. good quality chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. vinegar
• 3/4 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 small bay leaf
• 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (if desired)