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Cincinnati Chili - A
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 120 Minutes
Ready In: 135 Minutes
Servings: 8
In Cincinnati the true enthusians 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 ground beef
1 quart cold water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 large onions (diced)
1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce (lea & perrin)
1 garlic clove (crushed)
2 tablespoons chili powder
5 bay leaves (whole, best if put in cheesecloth bag )
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
salt & pepper
Directions:
1. In a heavy guage 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 to 2 hours.
3. Adjust with salt & pepper to taste.
4. Remove bay leaves before serving.
By RecipeOfHealth.com