Shelly's Recipe

SKYLINE CHILI

Category: Chili

2 to 2 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 tsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp ground cumin
3 tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
1 tsp ground allspice
1 tbsp. salt
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 12oz can tomato paste
1 15oz can of tomato sauce
4 cups water
2 tbsp. vinegar
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
4 bay leaves
1 oz block of unsweetened baking chocolate
1/2 tsp ground cayenne peppers (optional)

Add olive oil to a large (4-6 quart) pot over medium heat. Add first 10 ingredients. Stir until meat is slightly browned. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Stir occasionally. Remove bay leaves. Serve with grated cheese, chopped onions, kidney beans, and/or spaghetti. Serves 6-8.

For crock pot cooking, add all the ingredients together in the crock pot and stir. Cover and cook about 4 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally.