Cincinnati Chili

Ingredients

• • 2 lb (1 kg) lean ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) hot pepper flakes (or to taste)
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 cups (750 ml) water
  • 1 can (398 ml/14 oz) tomato sauce
  • 2 cans (156 ml/5.5 oz each) tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cloves
  • Salt and pepper

• Garnishes

  • Green onions, chopped
  • Orange cheddar, grated
  • Canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained