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Cincinnati Chili

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 onions, finely chopped (plus more for topping)
  • 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 16 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds ground beef (preferably 85/15)
  • Cooked spaghetti, for serving
  • Shredded cheese, dark red kidney beans, finely chopped onions, oyster crackers, and hot sauce, for serving

Cooking Instructions

Step 1: In a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering.  Cook onions until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 2: Stir in chocolate, garlic, chili powder, oregano, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves until fragrant, about 30 seconds.  Add broth, tomato sauce, vinegar, tomato paste, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.

Step 3: Stir in beef and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 20 to 25 minutes.  Season to taste with salt and pepper (around 1 teaspoon salt & 1/2 teaspoon pepper).

Step 4: Serve over cooked spaghetti with desired toppings such as cheese, beans, onions, crackers & hot sauce.

Enjoy this homemade Cincinnati chili from Culinary Hill!