Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chuck
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon beef base
• 1 cup water, or more as needed
• 3 teaspoons buttery crackers (such as Keebler Club® Crackers)

Instructions

1. Combine the ground chuck, chili powder, cinnamon, paprika, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, allspice, mustard, beef base, and 1 cup water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; use a potato masher to break up the beef and mix the rest of the ingredients through the beef; bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low and continue to simmer 2 to 3 hours, adding water occasionally to keep the mixture moist. Once the mixture is softened, stir in the crushed crackers to thicken.