Ingredients

  • 3 lbs of ground beef
  • a 1 Tbls vegetable oil
  • a Salt to taste
  • a A1/2 cup chopped onions
  • a A1/4 cup chili powder
  • a 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • a 1 teaspoon paprika
  • a 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • a A1/4 teaspoon ground allspice and nutmeg
  • a A1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • a A1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes (be careful not to make it too hot)
  • a 1 tbls sugar
  • a 1 Bay leaf
  • a 6 oz dark semi-sweet chocolate
  • a 1 cup orange juice
  • a 2 teaspoon cornstarch in 8oz of water a" dissolved
  • a 1 - 12 oz can tomato paste
  • a 6 cups of water (less beef water)

Method

  • 1. SautA onions in olive oil or grease from boiling ground beef
  • 2. Add beef water and remaining water to make 8 cups and mix in coarnstarch, to onions,
  • 3. Add remaining ingredients
  • 4. Cook in slow cooker for 3 - 4 hours
  • 5. Add 1 cup beef broth at a time as needed
  • 6. Refrigerate overnight if time permits
  • 7. Remove bay leaf, reheat slowly
  • 8. Serve with hotdogs, onions, spaghetti and Cheddar cheese as you like!