Step 1

If using my cheese sauce – make it first

Step 2

Otherwise, add diced onion to a 6qt dutch oven

Step 3

Saute onion in a few tbs of water or veg broth until softened & slightly browned

Step 4

Stir in garlic

Step 5

Add water and veg broth

Step 6

Stir in tomato paste, vinegar, and worcestershire sauce, mix well

Step 7

Add chocolate and stir

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk all remaining spices together, then stir them into the chili

Step 9

Add bay leaf

Step 10

Add bulgar, mix well, and increase heat to a low boil

Step 11

Reduce heat to low and let it simmer 30-45 minutes, stirring often

Step 12

During the last 15 minutes, add the rinsed beans

Step 13

Serve on top of spaghetti (see notes)