2 lb ground beef
3 cups water
6 oz tomato puree
2 med onions; diced
1 tbsp cinnamon
3 tbsps chili powder
1/2 tsp cayenne red pepper
2 1/2 tbsps white vinegar
1 tsp garlic powder
Spice Pouch
35 alspice seeds
4 bay leaves
4 dried red peppers

Brown ground beef and drain grease.

Combine all ingredients except spice pouch ingredients in large saucepan.

In a tea ball or cheese cloth put the spices. Close cheese cloth securely to form bag. (Kite string works good.) Simmer 3-4 hours.

Serve over spaghetti and/or hot dogs topped with cheddar cheese.

Depending on how spicy you like it, variances can be made with the cayenne pepper, red peppers and chili powder.