Murray's Girlfriend's Cincinnati Chili Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. Butter
• 2 lb Beef,hamburger grind
• 6 x Bay leaves
• 1 x Onion,large,finely minced
• 6 x Garlic cloves,med,fine chop
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 2 tsp Allspice
• 4 tsp Vinegar
• 1 tsp Red pepper,dry whole or possibly
• 1 tsp Chile caribe
• 1 1/2 tsp Salt
• 2 Tbsp. Red chile,grnd,warm-mild
• 1 tsp Cumin,grnd
• 1/2 tsp Oregano,dry,pref. Mexican
• 1 can Tomato paste(6oz ea)
• 6 c. Water
• 1 can Kidney beans,(16oz ea)
• 1/2 lb Vermicelli,cooked
• 1/2 c. Cheddar cheese,grated
• 1 x Onion,small,finely minced

Directions