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Cincinnati Chili

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional)
  • 1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • salt to taste
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil until it shimmers in a stock pot or 4-5 quart saucepan. Sauté onion until tender.
  • Mix in ground beef and garlic and cook until meat is browned.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, vinegar, chili powder, cinnamon, paprika, allspice, light brown sugar, cocoa, and hot sauce (optional).
  • Turn the heat to high until the chili is boiling, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • Stir in the beans then taste and season with salt if needed.
  • Spoon into bowls and sprinkle with cheese (optional)
Keyword beef, chili, kidney beans