Authentic Cincinnati Chili Recipe
Homemade Authentic Cincinnati Chili made with beef, tomato sauce, unsweetened chocolate, and more.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 2 cup water
- 2 tbsp white destilled vinegar
- 1 1/2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 oz unsweetened chocolate
Instructions
- Brown the meat over medium high heat, then drain the fat.
- Add in the onions, and mix in with the meat.
- Pour in the water, tomato sauce, then vinegar.
- Add in the minced garlic.
- Mix everything, then add in the seasonings, and spices.
- Mix until well combine, then toss in the unsweetened chocolate.
- Stir until the chocolate is melted.
- Reduce the heat to low medium, cover the pot or pan with a lid, let simmer for 2 hours.
- Make sure that you stir periodically to prevent burning.
- Once done, serve over spaghetti or a hot dog.
- You may top the chili off with cheese and onions.
- Enjoy!