CARRIE'S CINCINNATI CHILI

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) whole tomatoes, crushed
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 bay leaves
Hot cooked spaghetti
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional
Additional chopped onion, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef and onion, crumbling meat, until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 6-8 minutes; drain. Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Add next 11 ingredients., Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours. Discard garlic clove and bay leaves. Serve on hot cooked spaghetti; if desired, top with shredded cheddar cheese and additional chopped onion., Freeze option: Before adding toppings, cool chili. Freeze chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water or broth if necessary. Serve as directed.