Cincinnati Chili I

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An unusual chili, with cinnamon, cloves, and even chocolate!

Submitted by MARBALET
Updated on November 16, 2022
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Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • 2 pounds ground beef

  • ¼ cup chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1 bay leaf

  • ½ (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate

  • 2 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth

  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

  • ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

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

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

  3. Add chili powder, cinnamon, cumin, allspice, cloves, bay leaf, chocolate, beef broth, tomato sauce, cider vinegar, and red pepper. Stir to mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

  4. It is the best if you now refrigerate overnight.

  5. Remove the bay leaf. Reheat gently over medium heat. Serve over hot, drained spaghetti. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

427 Calories
35g Fat
7g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 427
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g 45%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 659mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 22g 44%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 68mg 5%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 593mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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