3 yellow onions, minced 6 cloves garlic, minced 3 tbsp vegetable oil 4 pounds ground beef chuck 1 16-ounce can tomato sauce 2 tbsp cider vinegar 2 tbsp dark brown sugar Spice mixture: 1/4 cup paprika 1/4 cup cumin 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp cloves or allspice 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp cayenne 1 bay leaf Mix spices Heat oil in very large cast-iron skillet; add 1 tbsp spice mixture Saute onions and garlic over medium heat until translucent Add beef and cook until brown Add remaining ingredients and remainder of spice mixture Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring occasionally, about 2 hours Serve with hot dogs, chopped onions, and your choice of toppings