Shirley in VA, here it is! I like it very much, too! A good friend in WY gave
this recipe to me. Very good!
Cincinnati Chili
2 tbsp oil
2 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 quart cold water
2 large onions, diced
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1 1/2 tbsp vinegar
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tbsp chili powder
1 1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
5 bay leaves
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp Lea & Perrin Worcestershire sauce
Salt & pepper to taste
In a heavy gauge pot, heat oil; add beef and saut?until brown. Add water and
onions and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and add tomato paste and all
other ingredients and let simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Adjust with salt & pepper to
taste. Remove bay leaves before serving. In Cincinnati the true enthusiasts have
their Chili 1 to 5 ways:
1. Plain
2. Two Way: Spaghetti and Chili
3. Three Way: Chili, Spaghetti, and Cheddar Cheese
4. Four Way: Chili, Spaghetti, Cheddar Cheese, and Onions
5. Five Way: Chili, Spaghetti, Cheddar Cheese, Onions, and Kidney Beans
Yield: 6 to 8 servings Source: Chef Paul Sturkey
Chris in NM posted under soups on Nancy?s message board.
Also listed in the 6/3/09 newsletter.
Chris in NM
http://www.nancyskitchen.com
