Cincinnati-Style Chili

I’ve been refining this recipe for at least eleven years, and I’m pretty sure this is how I’ll make Cincinnati chili (a favorite of my husband Derek’s) from here out, with just a hint of sweet spice and a square of chocolate melted in at the end. How you want to serve it is up to you: Go for the traditional interpretation with spaghetti, beans, and a snowy mound of finely shredded orange cheddar, or just serve it on its own.