Recipe - Murrays Girlfriends Cincinnati Chili

2 tablespoon Butter
2 pound Beef,hamburger grind
6 Bay leaves
1 Onion,large,finely chopped
6 Garlic cloves,med,fine chop
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
2 teaspoon Allspice
4 teaspoon Vinegar
1 teaspoon Red pepper,dried whole or
1 teaspoon Chile caribe
1 One half teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoon Red chile,ground,hotmild
1 teaspoon Cumin,ground
One half teaspoon Oregano,dried,pref. Mexican
1 cn Tomato paste(6oz ea)
6 cup Water
1 cn Kidney beans,(16oz ea)
One half pound Vermicelli,cooked
One half cup Cheddar cheese,grated
1 Onion,small,finely chopped

1. Heat the butter in a large heavy skillet over mediumhigh 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 One half 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.~

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