Cincinnati Chili

Name: Cincinnati Chili
Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground beef; Salt; 1 6-oz. can tomato paste; 2 onions, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 15-oz. can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

12 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef
Salt
1 6-oz. can tomato paste
2 onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 15-oz. can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Directions

1

In a large skillet, cook ground beef and 1 tsp. salt over medium-high heat, breaking up beef with a spoon, until meat loses its pink color, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat from pan.
2

Add meat to slow cooker along with 2 cups water, tomato paste, onions, garlic, chili powder, oregano, cocoa, cinnamon, allspice and cayenne pepper. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 7 hours. Add beans and cook 1 hour more, stirring in an additional 1/2 cup water if chili looks dry. Season with salt.