Savor the Best Cincinnati Chili Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds of extra lean ground beef
• 2 finely chopped onions
• 1 quart of water
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
• 1 ½ teaspoons of ground allspice
• 1 ½ teaspoons of ground cloves
• 1 ½ teaspoons of salt
• 2 teaspoons of black pepper
• ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 can of tomato sauce (15 ounces)
• ½ ounce of unsweetened baking chocolate

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the beef with onions until the meat is no longer pink, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Once done, drain the mixture and transfer it to a large Dutch oven or slow cooker. Add in some water, minced garlic, a dash of cumin, a hint of cinnamon, a touch of allspice and cloves, a pinch of salt and pepper, a bit of cayenne pepper for a kick, a splash of cider vinegar, a drizzle of Worcestershire sauce, a couple of bay leaves, a dollop of tomato sauce, and a piece of chocolate for richness. Let everything simmer gently over medium-low heat for 3 to 5 hours to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.