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Cincinnati Chili
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 120 Minutes
Ready In: 145 Minutes
Servings: 10
I love this, if you haven't tried it you need to. In Cincinnati the true enthusiasts have their Chili 1 to 5 ways: 1. Plain 2. Two Way - Spaghetti & Chili 3. Three Way - Chili, Spaghetti, and Cheddar Cheese 4. Four Way - Chili, Spaghetti, Cheddar Cheese, and Onions 5. Five Way - Chili, Spaghetti, Cheddar Cheese, Onions and Kidney Beans
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons oil
2 1/2 lbs beef, ground
1 quart water, cold
1 -6 ounce tomato paste
2 large onions, diced
1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon lea & perrins worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons chili powder
5 bay leaves
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
salt & pepper
Directions:
1. In a heavy gauge pot - heat oil, add beef until brown, add onions and water and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce to a simmer and add tomato paste and all other ingredients and let simmer 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
3. Adjust with salt & pepper to taste.
4. Remove Bay Leaves before serving.
By RecipeOfHealth.com