Almost Cincinnati Chili Recipe

Name: Almost Cincinnati Chili
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/4 lb 75% Lean Ground Beef; 3 1/2 Yellow Onions, chopped; 32 oz beef stock; 16 oz tomato sauce; 2 1/4 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 1/4 tbsp worcestershire sauce; 3 1/4 tbsp chili powder; 3 tbsp cocoa powder; 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika; 2 1/4 tsp garlic, minced; 1 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground cloves, heaping; 1/4 tsp allspice, heaping; 1 large bayleaf; 1 shredded cheese; 1 kidney beans; 1 chopped green onion; 1 sour cream; 1 oyster crackers

Servings: persons

2 1/4 lb 75% Lean Ground Beef
3 1/2 Yellow Onions, chopped
32 oz beef stock
16 oz tomato sauce
2 1/4 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 1/4 tbsp worcestershire sauce
3 1/4 tbsp chili powder
3 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
2 1/4 tsp garlic, minced
1 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/4 tsp ground cumin
3/4 tsp cayenne pepper
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground cloves, heaping
1/4 tsp allspice, heaping
1 large bayleaf
1 shredded cheese
1 kidney beans
1 chopped green onion
1 sour cream
1 oyster crackers

1
In a large skillet or stove top dutch oven brown the ground beef and finely chopped onion.
2
Drain the fat.
3
Pour the beef stock in the skillet with the beef and onion and simmer for 12 minutes.
4
While this is simmering prepare all of the spices list into a small bowl.
5
Once the 12 mins is up add the spices to the skillet and mix in well.
6
Now add the rest of the liquids and mix in well.
7
Let this simmer UNCOVERED for 75 to 90 minutes until aromatic and reaches a thick sauce/chili like consistency.
8
Stir occasionally.
9
Remove from heat and skim the excess fat off the top with a ladle and remove the bayleaf.
10
Serve and enjoy!
11
This pairs well over hot spaghetti noodle, on a hot dog, on a loaded baked potato, or even as by itself in a bowl with your favorite garnishes!
12
I decided to top spaghetti with mine and garnish with cheese, onion, sour cream.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 lb 75% Lean Ground Beef, 3 1/2 Yellow Onions, chopped, 32 oz beef stock, 16 oz tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Almost Cincinnati Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Almost Cincinnati Chili

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