Cincinnati-Style Chili
Originally submitted by Holly and modified by Kaboose.com
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This uncommon no-bean chili combines ground beef, cinnamon, cloves and unsweetened chocolate in a traditional beef and tomato base. Serve this specialty over spaghetti noodles topped with shredded Cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
- 2 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 6 minutes.
- Add beef, in batches if necessary, and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned.
- 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.
- It is the best if you now refrigerate overnight.
- Remove the bay leaf. Reheat gently over medium heat. Serve over hot, drained spaghetti. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Servings per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
- calories: 430cal
- total fat: 35g
- cholesterol: 100mg
- sodium: 701mg
- carbohydrates: 8.1g
- fiber: 2.8g
- protein: 22.1g
Servings: 8
