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
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
• 0.5 cup chopped onion
• 0.25 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 0.25 cup chili powder
• 0.5 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate

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.