Cincinnati Chili

Yields1 ServingPreparation20 minsCooking3 hrsTotal3 hrs 20 mins

The cold season is the perfect time to cook a chili and why not a different recipe like this Cincinnati Chili.

4 cups water

2 pounds (1 kg) lean ground beef

2 onions, finely chopped

4 cloves of garlic, chopped

2 cups of tomato sauce (15 onces can)

2 tbsp chili powder

1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1/4 tsp ground allspice

1 bay leaf

15 g grated unsweetened chocolate

2 tbsp cider vinegar

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Garnishings

Cooked spaghetti

grated cheddar cheese

Cooked chili red beans

chopped onion

Bring the water to boil in a large casserole.

Add beef and stir constantly to crumble the meat. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes .

Add remaining ingredients, bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered 2 ½ hours . Stir occasionally.

Chili Cincinnati

To taste, serve the chili with or without garnish or serve on spaghetti and top with cheddar, chili beans and onions.