Cincinnati Style Chili

  • Average
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs lean ground beef
  • 4 chopped onions
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 6 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 dashes A-1 Steak Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 8 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 quart water (use less if cooking in crock pot)

Preparation

Step 1

1 Combine all ingredients in crock pot or large pot.
2 Cook on low-medium for 2-3 hours. (Can leave in crock pot unattended on low for 6-8 hours).
3 Remove bay leaves.
4 Serve on bed of spaghetti topped with cheddar cheese. Optional toppings: beans, onions.

I just use my judgement with the water. If I use that much. it comes out too runny at times