Recipe: Cincinnati Chili

mike — Thu, 27 Oct 2005 15:20:29 +0000

The city of Cincinnati has a particular variety of chili that is unlike
any found outside that area. Chili restaurant chains, notably Gold Star
Chili and Skyline Chili, exist throughout the area. A big fan of the
chili, I have spent many hours over the years trying to duplicate their
recipe. This is as close as I can get. (Some have said they can’t tell
the difference.)

Ingredients:

2 pounds of Hamburger
2
Onions, chopped finely
1 quart Water
1/2 tsp. Allspice
2
tsp. Garlic Powder
6 Tbsp. Chili Powder
3 tsp. Cumin
1
tsp. Cayenne Pepper
1/2 tsp. Cloves
6 drops Tabasco Sauce
Two 8 oz. cans Tomato Sauce
1 tsp. Accent (MSG, optional)
2
tsp. Paprika
1/2 oz. Unsweetened Chocolate
1 bay leaf,
crumbled finely
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. Cinnamon
1/2 tsp. Salt
2 beef Buillon Cubes
1 can of Chili Beans
(optional)

Step:

Couldn’t be
easier! Just put all of the above into a large pan and simmer for 2-3
hours until it’s cooked. (Yes, even the hamburger.)

Serve
over cooked spaghetti (per package directions). Top with finely shredded
Cheddar Cheese.

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Recipe: Cincinnati Chili