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Cincinnati Chili is a flavorful Ohio specialty featuring a spiced meat sauce with hints of cinnamon, allspice, and cloves. Served over spaghetti and topped with cheese, onions, and beans, this unique chili is a hearty, comforting dish perfect for family meals or gatherings.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 quart water (or enough to cover)
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• ½ (1-ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
• ¼ cup chili powder
• 1½ teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 5 whole cloves
• 5 whole allspice berries
• 1 bay leaf

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Meat Base:
   • Place ground beef in a large pot and cover with cold water.
   • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to break up the beef into fine pieces. Boil until the beef is cooked, about 30 minutes.
2. Add Aromatics and Seasonings:
   • Add chopped onions, tomato sauce, vinegar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and chocolate. Stir well.
   • Mix in chili powder, salt, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
   • Place cloves, allspice berries, and bay leaf in a spice bag or cheesecloth and add to the pot.
3. Simmer the Chili:
   • Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
4. Finalize and Serve:
   • Remove and discard the spice bag.
   • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
   • Serve over cooked spaghetti and customize with toppings (cheese, onions, or beans).

Notes:

• Traditional “Ways” to Serve Cincinnati Chili:
  • Two-Way: Chili over spaghetti.
  • Three-Way: Chili and spaghetti topped with shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Four-Way: Add diced onions or kidney beans.
  • Five-Way: Add both diced onions and kidney beans.
• Use it as a topping for hot dogs (coneys) with mustard, chopped onions, and cheese.