Cincinnati Chili
- Level: Easy
- Total: 1 hr 45 min
- Active: 30 min
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
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!)
