Almost Cincinnati Chili

22 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 lb 75% Lean Ground Beef
  • 3 1/2 Yellow Onions, chopped
  • 32 oz beef stock
  • 16 oz tomato sauce
  • 2 1/4 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 1/4 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 3 1/4 tbsp chili powder
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 1/4 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves, heaping
  • 1/4 tsp allspice, heaping
  • 1 large bayleaf
  • 1 shredded cheese
  • 1 kidney beans
  • 1 chopped green onion
  • 1 sour cream
  • 1 oyster crackers

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large skillet or stove top dutch oven brown the ground beef and finely chopped onion.
  2. 2
    Drain the fat.
  3. 3
    Pour the beef stock in the skillet with the beef and onion and simmer for 12 minutes.
  4. 4
    While this is simmering prepare all of the spices list into a small bowl.
  5. 5
    Once the 12 mins is up add the spices to the skillet and mix in well.
  6. 6
    Now add the rest of the liquids and mix in well.
  7. 7
    Let this simmer UNCOVERED for 75 to 90 minutes until aromatic and reaches a thick sauce/chili like consistency.
  8. 8
    Stir occasionally.
  9. 9
    Remove from heat and skim the excess fat off the top with a ladle and remove the bayleaf.
  10. 10
    Serve and enjoy!
  11. 11
    This pairs well over hot spaghetti noodle, on a hot dog, on a loaded baked potato, or even as by itself in a bowl with your favorite garnishes!
  12. 12
    I decided to top spaghetti with mine and garnish with cheese, onion, sour cream.

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