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Authentic Cincinnati Chili

Authentic Cincinnati Chili

Cost $25, save $20

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 210 Min
  • 10 Servings
  • $25

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 2 pounds lean ground beef
    • 💧 1 quart water, or amount to cover
    • 🧅 2 onions, finely chopped
    • 🥫 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
    • 2 tablespoons vinegar
    • 🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
    • ½ (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
    • ¼ cup chili powder
    • 🧂 1 ½ teaspoons salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
    • 5 whole cloves
    • 5 whole allspice berries
    • 1 bay leaf

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Place ground beef in a large pan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil while stirring and breaking up beef with a fork to achieve a fine texture. Slowly boil for about 30 minutes until meat is thoroughly cooked.

3

Add onions, tomato sauce, vinegar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and chocolate. Stir in chili powder, salt, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper until well mixed. Add cloves, allspice berries, and bay leaf.

4

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 hours. Monitor the consistency and add water as needed to prevent burning.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

251

Calories

  • 27
    Protein
  • 7
    Carbs
  • 12
    Fats

💡 Serve the Cincinnati chili 4-way: over spaghetti, topped with raw chopped onions and grated mild Cheddar cheese.Approximate cost savings compared to restaurant Cincinnati-style chili meals could be around $20.Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer shelf life.