Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

2 T butter
2 lb beef,hamburger grind
6 bay leaves
1 onion,large,finely chopped
6 garlic cloves,med,fine chop
1 t cinnamon
2 t allspice
4 t vinegar
1 t red pepper,dried whole or
1 t chile caribe
1 1/2 t salt
2 T red chile,ground,hot-mild
1 t cumin,ground
1/2 t oregano,dried,pref. mexican
1 cn tomato paste(6oz ea)
6 c water
1 cn kidney beans,(16oz ea)
1/2 lb vermicelli,cooked
1/2 c cheddar cheese,grated
1 onion,small,finely chopped

1. Heat the butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the meat to the skillet. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook,
stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned. 2. Stir in
the remaining ingredients up through the water. Taste and adjust
seasonings. If the flavor is too sweet, add a small amount of
vinegar; if not spicy enough, add a small amount of ground chile. 3.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer,
uncovered, for 2 to 4 hours. Add the kidney beans to the mixture 1/2
hour before serving. 4. Place a small amount of the cooked
vermicelli in individual bowls. Spoon on a generous amount of chili.
Top with grated cheese and raw onion or pass in individual bowls.

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