Cincinnati Chili

19 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground chuck
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 1 quart water
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 bay leaf, crumbled
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 drops Tabasco sauce
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring the water to the boil and add the ground beef. Stir until the beef is separated and add the rest of the ingredients.
  2. 2
    Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 3 hours, or until thickened. Cool, then refrigerate overnight. Skim off any accumulated fat and reheat the chili.
  3. 3
    Serves with any or all of the following accompaniments:
  4. 4
    1 way: cooked spaghetti.
  5. 5
    2 way: finely grated cheddar cheese
  6. 6
    3 way: chopped raw onion
  7. 7
    4 way: cooked kidney beans
  8. 8
    5 way: oyster crackers.

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