Classic Cincinnati Chili Recipe

Name: Classic Cincinnati Chili Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American, TexMex
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 4 cups water; 2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola); 1 small yellow onion, finely diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 ½ cups beef broth; 3 large bay leaves; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ teaspoon ground allspice; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder; Salt and pepper, to taste