Enjoy this hearty and flavorful Cincinnati-style chili, packed with spices and perfect for a cozy dinner!
Cincinnati-Style Spiced Beef Chili
Enjoy this hearty and flavorful Cincinnati-style chili, packed with spices and perfect for a cozy dinner!
Equipment
- large, heavy pot
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 2 medium onions chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1 can 6 oz tomato paste
- 1 quart water
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large heavy pot, brown ground beef, onions, and garlic.
- Spoon off excess fat and transfer the mixture to a food processor.
- Pulse until the mixture is meaty in consistency, then return it to the pot.
- Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, chili powder, vinegar, black pepper, bay leaf, cumin, marjoram, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, sugar, and salt to taste.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 to 2 hours or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Serve the chili alone or over cooked spaghetti, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped o
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
A bold red wine like a Zinfandel or Malbec pairs well with the robust flavors of this chili.Nutrition values
Calories: 290 kcal | Carbohydrates: 16 g | Protein: 18 g | Fat: 17 g | Sugar: 2 g