Delicious Cincinnati Chili

Directions

In a large heavy kettle, cook the onions and the garlic in a little oil over moderate heat, stirring, until the onions are softened.

Add the beef, and cook the mixture, stirring and breaking up the lumps, until the beef is no longer pink.

Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin, coriander, allspice, oregano, cinnamon, cloves and mace and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute.

Add the bay leaf, water, tomato sauce, vinegar, and molasses.

Simmer the mixture, uncovered for 2 hours, or until thickened but still soupy, stirring occasionally.

Add more water if necessary to keep the beef barely covered.