Dawn's Cincinnati Chili Recipe

Name: Dawn's Cincinnati Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs ground beef (no less than 80% for best results); 1 12 quarts water; 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 ½ cups diced onions; 1 stalk chopped celery; 1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 whole unsweetened chocolate square (1 ounce); 3 minced garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons cocoa; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 ½ tablespoons white vinegar; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 whole cloves (count them so you can find them later!)

Servings: persons

3 lbs ground beef (no less than 80% for best results)
1 12 quarts water
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 ½ cups diced onions
1 stalk chopped celery
1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 whole unsweetened chocolate square (1 ounce)
3 minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons cocoa
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ tablespoons white vinegar
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
3 whole cloves (count them so you can find them later!)

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STOVETOP:.
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Do NOT brown meat first.
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Combine meat, onions and celery with water and boil slowly for 30 minutes or so.
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Do NOT drain.
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Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
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Cover for up to the last hour, depending on the consistancy you preferr.
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We like it fairly thick so we rarely cover it.
8
For best results, refrigerate, skim fat off of top, reheat for whatever you are in the mood for!
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CROCKPOT: Add all ingredients in crock pot.
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Cook for 6 hours.

1195

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs ground beef (no less than 80% for best results), 1 12 quarts water, 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato sauce, 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Dawn's 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.

Dawn's Cincinnati Chili

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