Cincinnati Chili
- Total:
- 1 hr 45 min
- Active:
- 30 min
- Yield:
- 6 to 8 servings
- Level:
- Easy
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 white onions, chopped
- 2 pounds ground beef (85% lean)
- 5 cups beef stock
- Two 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
- 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- Scant 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- Scant 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
Toppings and Combinations: (optional)
- Spaghetti, cooked
- Cheddar cheese, very finely shredded
- White onion, chopped
- Canned kidney beans, warmed
- Hot dogs
- Hot dog buns
- Yellow mustard
Directions
Heat a large pot over a medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and onions and stir. Add the ground beef and cook until well caramelized. Deglaze the pot with 1 cup of the beef stock. Add the remaining 4 cups stock and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the tomato sauce, chocolate, chili powder, vinegar, Worcestershire, cinnamon, cumin, salt, cayenne, allspice, cloves, garlic and bay leaf. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.
To create your own Cincinnati chili experience, try serving the chili in any of these combinations:
Classic 2-Way: chili and spaghetti
Classic 3-Way: chili and cheese
Classic 4-Way: add onions or kidney beans
Classic 5-Way: add onions and kidney beans
Cheese Coney: on a hot dog with yellow mustard and cheddar (onions, optional!)
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