Ingredients

  • 1 qt. water
  • 2 medium onions, grated fine
  • 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
  • 3 whole allspice
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 4 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 oz. bitter chocolate
  • 2 lb. ground round
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 1 large bay leaf (whole)
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon

Method

  • Add ground round to water in a 4-quart pot.
  • Stir until separates to a fine texture.
  • Boil slowly for 1/2 hour.
  • Add all other ingredients; stir to blend.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 3 hours.
  • The last hour, cover pot. When desired consistency is reached, chili should be refrigerated overnight so that fat can be lifted from top before reheating.