Cincinnati Chili

19 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) peanut oil
  • 1 lb (.5 kg). lean ground pork
  • 1 lb (.5 kg). lean ground beef
  • 4 yellow onions, peeled and chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) whole cumin seeds
  • 4 tbsp (60 ml) hot chili powder, commercial
  • 3 whole bay leaves
  • 3 tsp (15 ml). cinnamon
  • 3 tsp (15 ml). allspice
  • 2 tsp (10 ml). Tabasco sauce
  • 4-1/2 tbsp (70 ml) cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 tbsp (60 ml) white vinegar
  • 1 28 oz (784 grm). can pureed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) oregano
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar
  • salt to taste
  • 2 lbs (.9 kg). kidney beans, soaked and cooked

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat 12 quarts (11350 ml) heavy stockpot and add oil.
  2. 2
    Saute pork, beef, onion, and garlic until meat is barely browned.
  3. 3
    Add cumin seeds, chili powder and bay leaves BEFORE browning is complete.
  4. 4
    Drain fat.
  5. 5
    Add remaining ingredients including the beans and bring to a simmer.
  6. 6
    Cook uncovered for 1 1/2 hours or until the beans are very tender.
  7. 7
    Add water as it cooks to make or keep desired consistency.

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