Brown the ground meat in a large stock pot over high heat. When the meat is browned, add all of the vegetables, the spices, and the stock. Stir, bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until vegetables are cooked through and the ingredients all come together, about 1-2 hours.
Stir in cornmeal to thicken the chili slightly, then stir in the chopped cilantro. Serve with plenty of cheese and avocado slices with a nice crusty bread. Freezes well.
Recipe by Cooking With MicheleĀ® at https://cookingwithmichele.com/2013/11/everything-but-the-kitchen-sink-chili/