Cincinnati Chili

A dash of cocoa makes this a flavorful chili to reckon with! Serve this chili as is or Cincinnati “5-way” style: over spaghetti, layered with kidney beans, chopped onions, shredded Cheddar cheese, and topped with oyster crackers.

Serves: 4

Cooking Time: 36 min

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan or soup pot, brown beef with onion over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, or until no pink remains in meat.
    
2. Drain off any excess liquid then return saucepan to stove and add remaining ingredients; mix well.
    
3. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Note

• Traditional Cincinnati chili includes cocoa powder, which is a mole (pronounced "moe-lay") flavoring popular in traditional Mexican cooking.
   
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