Cincinnati Chili My Way | epicuricloud (Tina Verrelli)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil ((I used safflower))
• 2 cups sweet onion (chopped fine)
• 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 14.5-ounce can low-sodium beef broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon cumin seed (whole)
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon oregano ((dried))
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons allspice
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1 29-ounce can tomato sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (if desired, adjust to taste)
• Hot cooked spaghetti
• Warm kidney beans
• Finely shredded cheddar cheese
• Finely diced sweet onions ((I soak in water to make sure they are mild.))
• Oyster crackers
• Hot dogs
• Hot dog rolls