Recipe#5505

Title: Cincinnati 09

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1 lb black beans, soaked overnight and drained
 5 cups water
 2 onions, diced
 6 oz can tomato paste
 2 T vinegar
 2 t Worcestershire sauce
 1/2 oz unsweetened chocolate
 4 garlic cloves, minced
 1 bay leaf
 4 T chili powder 
 1 t cinnamon 
 1 t cumin
 1/2 t allspice
 1/2 t cloves 
 1/2 t red pepper flakes
 salt and pepper to taste
 Add beans to water in 4 quart pot. Cook until soft. Add all other
 ingredients; stir to blend.  Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer
 uncovered about 3 hours.  For last hour the pot may be covered if
 you want it thicker. Serve topped with cheddar cheese and chopped
 onions and some cornbread on the side.