Cincinnati Chili

Name: Cincinnati Chili
Ingredients: 1 qt. water; 2 medium onions, grated; 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce; 5 whole allspice; 1/2 tsp. red pepper; 4 Tbsp. chili powder; 1/2 oz. bitter chocolate; 2 lb. ground beef; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp. vinegar; 1 large bay leaf; 5 whole cloves; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp. cinnamon

15 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 qt. water
2 medium onions, grated
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
5 whole allspice
1/2 tsp. red pepper
4 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 oz. bitter chocolate
2 lb. ground beef
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. vinegar
1 large bay leaf
5 whole cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. cinnamon

Directions

1

Add ground beef to water in a 4-quart pot; stir until beef separates into a fine texture.
2

Boil slowly for 1/2 hour.
3

Add all remaining ingredients.
4

Stir to blend, bringing to a boil.
5

Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 3 hours.
6

Last hour may cover, if desired consistency is reached (will not be as thick as conventional chili).
7

May refrigerate overnight and skim fat from top before reheating.
8

Serve over spaghetti with Cheddar cheese. (May also add chopped onions, if to your taste.)