3 tbsp. cooking fat
3 lb. ground round
1 c. onion, chopped
2 cans tomato paste
4 cans water
2 lg. cloves garlic, minced
8 dried red peppers, crushed
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin seed
1 tsp. powdered cumin
1/2 oz. unsweetened cooking chocolate
1 lb. spaghetti
Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Melt cooking fat in large heavy skillet. Saute ground round, onions until meat loses its red color. Break up meat with fork while it is cooking. Stir in tomato paste, water. Add garlic, red pepper, chili powder, cumin seed, cumin and chocolate. Bring to boiling, reduce heat, simmer 3 hours. Stir occasionally, add more water, if necessary. When finished cooking, skim oil from top. Cook spaghetti. Serve chili over spaghetti, sprinkle with grated cheese.