Crock Pot Cincinnati Chili

INGREDIENTS

4 tbsp

vegetable oil

medium onion (chopped & divided)

2 tsp

garlic (minced)

4 cups

water

2 lb

ground beef

15 oz

tomato sauce

15 oz

diced tomatoes ((1 can) drained)

1/2 cup

apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup

chili powder

2 tbsp

unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tbsp

ground cinnamon

1 tsp

cumin

1/2 tsp

ground allspice

1 pinch

salt (to taste)

1 pinch

black pepper (to taste)

1 pinch

ground cloves

cooked spaghetti (for serving, optional)

shredded cheddar cheese (for topping, optional)

cooked beans (for topping, optional)