Cincinnati Chili(Serves 4, Or 8 Over Spaghetti.)

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic (optional), finely minced
• 2 lb. lean ground beef
• 4 c. beef broth
• 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1 tsp. ground allspice
• 3 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne (or more if you wish it hotter)
• 1 tsp. cumin seed, freshly roasted in a small skillet and ground
• 1 tsp. flour
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
• 2 Tbsp. white or cider vinegar
• 1/2 oz. unsweetened chocolate
• 1 can small black olives
• 1 can red kidney beans, drained
• salt (if desired)
• spaghetti, chopped onions, cheese and oyster crackers (selection as desired)