Ingredients:

5 whole cloves

1 bay leaf

5 whole allspice berries

2 pounds ground beef

1 6 oz. can tomato paste

2 cups water

2 Tbsp. chili powder

1 tsp. ground nutmeg

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa

2 cloves minced garlic

2 chopped onions

1 Tbsp. cracked red pepper flakes

2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 can kidney beans (optional)

Spaghetti (optional)

Hot Dogs (optional)

Grated cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Brown ground beef and put in Slow Cooker

2. Add allspice and 1 of the chopped onions (this is when you can tie-off the bay leaf, allspice and cloves)

3. Cook on low for 8 hours

4. If using beans, add during the last 45 minutes of cook time

5. Serve chili over spaghetti and top with fresh chopped onion and cheese

Bon Appetit!