Cathy's Cincinnati Chil

This is one of our absolute favorite meals!  Everyone at my house loves it!

 

2 - 2 1/2 lbs ground chuck

1 tsp olive oil

1 medium minced onion

4 cloves garlic, crushed

Garlic Salt & Pepper to taste

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

2 tsp cumin

3-4 Tbsp chili powder

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

1 tsp ground allspice

12 oz can tomato paste

15 oz can tomato sauce

1 12-oz can Coca-Cola

3-4 cups water

2 Tbsp red wine vinegar

3 Tbsp honey

4 bay leaves

1 oz block unsweetened baking chocolate

2-3 cans dark red kidney beans

1 lb spaghetti, cooked and drained

Shredded cheese

minced red onion (or a Vidalia)

Brown the meat, onions, garlic, garlic salt & pepper in a large heavy pot.  Add Worcestershire sauce and the spices and cook a couple of minutes.  Add the tomato paste, tomato sauce and Coke.  Add enough water to thin the mixture somewhat.  You don't want it too thin though - it should be thick enough to cling to the spaghetti.  Stir in the vinegar, honey, bay leaves, and chocolate.  Cook slowly until chocolate melts.  Add beans and simmer for an hour or so.  Serve over cooked pasta topped with shredded cheddar, minced onions).