Cincinnati Chili

2 tablespoons butter
2 pounds ground beef
6 bay leaves
1 large onion, yellow -- finely chopped
6 medium garlic cloves -- finely chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons allspice
4 teaspoons vinegar
1 teaspoon dried whole red pepper -- (crushed/optional...I don't use this in my recipe)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
6 ounces tomato sauce
6 cups water
1/2 pound vermicelli -- cooked
1 small onion, yellow -- finely chopped and browned
salt to taste

Pour 6 cups of water into a kettle.  Add ground sirloin breaking into small pieces.  Bring water to a slow boil and stir occasionally until meet cooked and is crumbly.

Mix other ingredients, except spaghetti, together with meat and cook for 2 hours on low heat.

Pour Chili over cooked spaghetti and serve with finely grated sharp cheddar cheese.

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