How to Make Cincinnati Chili

Here's a great recipe for a delicious Cincinnati Style Chili. Cincinnati Chili has a slightly sweet flavor due to the cocoa powder and cinnamom. This chili is a great lunch or dinner choice. It is also a great addition to a Super Bowl Party or pot-luck style dinner. If your family likes beanless chili simply substitute another 1 1/2 of ground beef. Also, for a healthier version, you can use groung turkey.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 quart hot beef broth
• 2 lbs. ground beef
• 1 12 oz. can tomato paste
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 Tbsp chili powder
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 Tbsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1 tsp All-Spice
• 1 tsp white wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 2 16 oz. cans of kidney beans

1. Place the beef broth in a large cooking pot and bring to a simmer.

2. Crumble the ground beef into the broth making sure to separate large chunks of meat.

3. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 3 hours, stirring occassionally.

4. Add 2 cans of kidney beans during the last 1/2 hour.

5. Skim and remove any fat that may rise to the top of the pot.

6. Discard the bay leaves before serving.

7. Serve with tortilla chips (or cornbread), grated cheddar cheese, and sour cream.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure the broth is hot before adding the ground beef.
• Do not brown meat and onion before adding to broth.

[tgail]

on 11/20/2009 wow sounds yummy on a cool night thanks for sharing a great recipe 5*****

[FrazzledNanny]

on 3/31/2009 This sounds delicious. 5*

[gatunibi]

on 2/19/2009 Yummy yummy!!!Next time I'll use this recipe!!!5*

[gatunibi]

on 2/19/2009 Yummy yummy!!!Next time I'll use this recipe!!!5*

[BellaCasa]

on 2/9/2009 That sounds DELICIOUS!!!