Original Cincinnati Chili

Original Cincinnati Chili

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The Original Cincinnati Chili has an unusual secret ingredient: chocolate. Seriously! Unsweetened chocolate adds a greater dimension and depth of flavor to the beefy, spicy mixture and makes Original...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef, browned and drained
  • 1/2 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar, white or apple cider
  • cheddar cheese, to taste, shredded
  • red kidney beans, to taste, rinsed and drained
  • white onions, to taste, diced
  • spaghetti, cooked and hot

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