Cincinnati Chili
Source of Recipe
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Recipe Introduction
we stopped fo a bowl of Cincinnati chili on the way home from Michigan last month. it was very strange at first, then i really began to like it. it is different , that is for sure
List of Ingredients
2 tbs oil
2-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 quart cold water
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
2 large onions (diced)
1-1/2 tbs vinegar
1 tsp Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic (crushed)
2 tbs chili powder
5 bay leaves
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp allspice
2 tsp cayenne pepper
1-1/2 tbs unsweetened cocoa
Salt & pepper to tasteRecipe
In a heavy gauge pot, heat oil, add beef until brown, add onions and water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and add tomato paste and all other ingredients and let simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Adjust with salt & pepper to taste. Remove bay leaves before serving.
In Cincinnati the true enthusiast have their Chili 1 to 5 ways:
1. Plain 2."Two Way" - Spaghetti & Chili
3."Three Way" - Chili, Spaghetti, and Cheddar Cheese
4."Four Way" - Chili, Spaghetti, Cheddar Cheese, and Onions
5."Five Way" - Chili, Spaghetti, Cheddar Cheese, Onions and Kidney Beans
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
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