Cincinnati Chili

16 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Ground Beef
  • 1 quart Plus 4 Cups Water
  • 2 whole Medium Onions, Finely Grated
  • 1 can (16oz) Tomato Sauce
  • 5 whole Allspice Berries
  • 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 4 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 12 ounces, weight Unsweetened Chocolate
  • 4 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced
  • 2 Tablespoons Vinegar
  • 1 whole Bay Leaf
  • 5 whole Cloves
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon

Directions

  1. 1
    1) Bring water to a boil and add ground beef. Stir beef until it separates into a very fine texture. Boil slowly for 30 minutes.
  2. 2
    2) Add all other ingredients. Stir to blend, bringing back to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 3 hours. During last hour, the pot may be covered once desired consistency is reached.
  3. 3
    3) Chili should ideally be refrigerated overnight so that the fat can be lifted from the top before reheating to serve.
  4. 4
    4) Serve over spaghetti with grated/minced onions and grated cheese on top ... Mmm good!

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