Yield: 12 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 quart | Water |
| 2 pounds | Lean hamburger |
| 1 teaspoon | Cinnamon |
| 1 teaspoon | Cumin seed or ground cumin |
| 1 large | Chopped onions |
| 1 teaspoon | Worcestershire sauce |
| 1 | Garlic toe |
| 2 tablespoons | Chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | Black pepper |
| ½ teaspoon | Red pepper or chili pepper |
| 1 tablespoon | Salt |
| 1½ teaspoon | Ground allspice |
| 1 can | (6 oz) tomato paste |
| 1½ tablespoon | Cider vinegar |
| 3 larges | Whole bay leaves |
Crumble raw (do not brown) hamburger into water; add all ingredients.
Bring to boil, then simmer 3 hours. Remove garlic toe and bay leaves.
Add whole red peppers (if desired) for spicier taste.