Blended Cincinnati Chili | Mushroom Recipes

Ingredients

• 8 ounces mushrooms (cremini or white button), rinsed, patted dry, halved or sliced
• 1 pound extra lean 96/4 ground beef
• 3 cups water (vegetable or beef broth can be substituted)
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
• 1/3 cup tomato paste
• 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate chips (semi-sweet can be substituted)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder (increase to 2 tablespoons for stronger flavor)
• 1 teaspoon smoked salt (other salt can be used)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 small bay leaf