Cincinnati Chili

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Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

1.5 hrs

Total Time

2 hrs

Category

Dinner

Ingredients (please include quantities/weights)

• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 oz unsweetened chocolate (1 square of baking bar)
• 21 ounces canned beef broth (2 10.5 oz cans)
• 1 15oz can tomato sauce
• 2 Tbsp cider vinegar
• 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
• shredded cheddar cheese
• Spaghetti noodles

Instructions/Steps

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 6 min.

Add beef, in batches if necessary, and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned. Drain well.

Add all spices, chocolate, bay leaf, broth, tomato sauce and stir to mix well. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hrs stirring occasionally.

Serve over hot, drained spaghetti. Top each with generous amount of shredded cheese. Can also top with chopped onions if desired.

Preparation Tips / Special Notes

This sauce is easy to freeze - we think it's even better as leftovers! Just cook up more spaghetti when you're ready to eat more!