Murray's Cincinnati Chili Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. Butter
• 2 lb Grnd beef
• 6 x Bay leaves
• 1 lrg Onion -- finely minced
• 6 x Garlic cloves -- finely
•     Chop
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 2 tsp Allspice
• 4 tsp Vinegar
• 1 tsp Dry whole red pepper -Or possibly-
• 1 tsp Chile caribe
• 1 1/2 tsp Salt
• 2 Tbsp. Grnd red chile -- warm
• 1 tsp Grnd Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Oregano
• 6 ounce Tomato paste
• 6 c. Water
• 1/2 lb Vermicelli -- cooked
• 1/2 c. Cheddar cheese -- grated
• 1 sm Onion -- finely minced

Directions