Cincinnati Postcard Chili (from postcard bought in Cincinnati)

1 quart water
2 pounds lean hamburger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin seed or ground cumin
2 large chopped onions
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
2 toe garlic
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper or chili pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1  1/2 tablespoon cider vinegar
3 large whole bay leaves

Crumble raw (do not brown) hamburger into water, add all ingredients.
Bring to boil then simmer 3 hours.  Remove garlic toe and bay leaves.
Add whole red peppers (if desired) for spicier taste.

Servings: 10-12

The second is from one of those write in for the recipe columns in the LA
Times.  I haven't tried this one.