Spice Mixture:
5 whole allspice*
5 whole cloves*
1 bay leaf*
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Chili:
2 lbs. ground beef
2 c. water
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 lg. onion, chopped
2 tbsp. chili powder
2 lg. cloves garlic (minced)
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 red pepper, cracked
2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
kidney beans
hot cooked thin spaghetti
Chopped onions
Grated Cheddar cheese

Combine the whole spices and bay leaf in a garni bag or make a cheesecloth bag to hold them.
Brown ground beef; transfer to crockpot; add water, tomato paste, chopped onion, chili powder, garlic, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, red pepper, cocoa, Worcestershire sauce, and the cheesecloth bag with spices. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 9 hours, adding the drained beans the last hour.

Serve over hot cooked thin spaghetti and top with chopped onions and cheese. This sauce could be used for chili dogs. Makes about 6 cups.