Ingredients

• 5 bay leaves
  
• 1 teaspoon whole allspice
  
• 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
  
• 2 pounds ground beef
  
• 2 cups chopped onion (2 large)
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
  
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
  
• 2 14 - ounce can beef broth or 3 1/2 cups water
  
• 1 15 - 16 - ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  
• 1 8 - ounce can tomato sauce
  
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
  
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 12 ounces dried spaghetti, cooked and drained
  
• Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  
• Chopped onion (optional)
  
• Oyster crackers (optional)