Authentic Cincinnati Chili with Cocoa & Cinnamon

Directions

Heat a 12-quart heavy stockpot and add the oil.

Sauté the pork, beef, onions, garlic, cumin seeds, chili powder and bay leaves until the meat is barely browned and the onions clear.

Drain the fat and discard.

Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer.

Cook, covered, for 1½ hours.

You may need to add water to the dish as it cooks.

The additional condiments that you may want are cooked spaghetti, grated Cheddar cheese and chopped onions.