Cincinnati Chili

Name: Cincinnati Chili
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. peanut oil; 2 lb. hamburger; 4 yellow onions; 6 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped; 1 Tbsp. whole cumin seed; 4 Tbsp. hot chili powder (commercial); 3 whole bay leaves; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 2 tsp. allspice; 2 tsp. Tabasco; 4 Tbsp. cocoa powder; 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire; 4 Tbsp. white vinegar; 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, pureed; 1 Tbsp. oregano; 2 large cans kidney beans; salt to taste; cooked spaghetti; Cheddar cheese

19 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. peanut oil
2 lb. hamburger
4 yellow onions
6 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 Tbsp. whole cumin seed
4 Tbsp. hot chili powder (commercial)
3 whole bay leaves
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. allspice
2 tsp. Tabasco
4 Tbsp. cocoa powder
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire
4 Tbsp. white vinegar
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, pureed
1 Tbsp. oregano
2 large cans kidney beans
salt to taste
cooked spaghetti
Cheddar cheese

Directions

1

Heat a 12-quart heavy stockpot and add the oil. Saute the hamburger, onions, garlic, cumin seed, chili powder and bay leaves until the meat is barely browned and the onions are clear.
2

Drain the fat and discard.