Murray's Girlfriend's Cincinnati Chili
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Vegetables
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       tb           Butter
   2       lb           Beef,hamburger grind
   6                    Bay leaves
   1                    Onion,large,finely chopped
   6                    Garlic cloves,med,fine chop
   1       t            Cinnamon
   2       ts           Allspice
   4       ts           Vinegar
   1       t            Red pepper,dried whole or
   1       t            Chile caribe
   1 1/2   ts           Salt
   2       tb           Red chile,ground,hot-mild
   1       t            Cumin,ground
     1/2   ts           Oregano,dried,pref. Mexican
   1       cn           Tomato paste(6oz ea)
   6       c            Water
   1       cn           Kidney beans,(16oz ea)
     1/2   lb           Vermicelli,cooked
     1/2   c            Cheddar cheese,grated
   1                    Onion,small,finely chopped
 

Preparation:

1. Heat the butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meat to the skillet. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.~ 2. Stir in the remaining ingredients up through the water. Taste and adjust seasonings. If the flavor is too sweet, add a small amount of vinegar; if not spicy enough, add a small amount of ground chile.~ 3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 4 hours. Add the kidney beans to the mixture 1/2 hour before serving.~ 4. Place a small amount of the cooked vermicelli in individual bowls. Spoon on a generous amount of chili. Top with grated cheese and raw onion or pass in individual bowls.~