Cincinnati Style Chili

Chili: Cincinnati Style

This is from a patient a long time ago who was from Cincinnati. From what I remember of Cincinnati chili this is pretty close and we enjoy it.

Chili Ingredients (serves 4-6):

1 lb ground beef (lean)

2 med. onions, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 6 oz can tomato paste

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp vinegar

1 T brown sugar

1 tsp worcestershire  sauce

1 tsp cumin

1 dash hot sauce

1 tsp ground allspice

1/2 square unsweetened chocolate

1 T chili powder

1 qt water

1 can kidney beans

Served with:

Serve over cooked spaghetti. Topping options are: shredded cheese, chopped onions, and oyster crackers

Directions:

Brown meat, onion & garlic on stove. Blend this up in a blender and add back to pan.

Add all spices and other ingredients (do not cover).

Add 1 can kidney beans when chili is a creamy consistency.

Can also cook in crockpot on low for 7 hours.