Instructions: If youre from Cincinnati you already know about this famous chili. Its unique flavor makes it a totally different chili from traditional recipes. One story I have heard is that it is the creation of a Macedonian immigrant, which would explain why you sometimes see it as Greek Chili. It is also served in different ways. You can have 2-way (chili, spaghetti), 3-way (chili, spaghetti, onions), 4-way (chili, spaghetti, onions, cheese), or 5-way (chili, spaghetti, onions, cheese and beans). We have substituted the ground beef with soy crumbles, and it works great!

Add olive oil to a large (4-6 quart) pot over medium heat. Add onions and crumbles to heat. Add rest of ingredients, except water. Stir to mix spices thoroughly. Add water. Bring to boil and simmer for 2 hours or until thickened. Stir occasionally. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Makes 10 cups of sauce.

10 servings.

Have side dishes of kidney beans, cheese, onion and spaghetti ready for your guests to create their own version.

1 28 oz.
can kidney beans, washed, and heated in two cups of water, then drained before serving
1 package grated cheddar cheese
1 onion, chopped
1 lb. spaghetti, cooked

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