Chef John's Cincinnati-Style Chili

By Chef John

4.79 / 5

20min

1h 05min

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2 pounds lean ground beef
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
6 cloves garlic minced
1 yellow onion diced
¼ cup chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons white sugar
3 teaspoons kosher salt or more to taste
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
6 cups cold water
1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
1 tablespoon diced onion or to taste
4 cups grated Cheddar cheese or to taste