Cincinnati Chili I

This is an unusual no-bean chili made with ground beef, cinnamon, cloves and unsweetened chocolate in a beef and tomato base. Serve over spaghetti noodles with shredded cheddar cheese.

• Calories: 427 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 2 pounds ground beef
• ¼ cup chili powder
• ½ (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
• 2 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 6 minutes.

Step 2

Add beef, in batches if necessary, and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned.

Step 3

Add chili powder, cinnamon, cumin, allspice, cloves, bay leaf, chocolate, beef broth, tomato sauce, cider vinegar, and red pepper. Stir to mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

It is the best if you now refrigerate overnight.

Step 5

Remove the bay leaf. Reheat gently over medium heat. Serve over hot, drained spaghetti. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.