Hugonweb | Cincinnati Chili Recipe

From http://whatscookingamerica.net/Beef/CincinnatiChili.htm

• Yields: 6 to 8 servings
• Prep time: 15 min
• Cook time: 90 min

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 pound extra-lean ground beef (hamburger)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin*
• 1/2 teaspoon red (cayenne) pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa or 1/2 ounce grated unsweetened chocolate*
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 (16-ounce) package uncooked dried spaghetti pasta
• Toppings:
  • Oyster Crackers
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Chopped Onion
  • Kidney Beans (16-ounce) can

Preparation

In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, sauté onion, ground beef, garlic, and chili powder until ground beef is slightly cooked.

Add allspice, cinnamon, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, unsweetened cocoa or chocolate, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cider vinegar, and water. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 1 hour 30 minutes. Remove from heat.

Cook spaghetti according to package directions and transfer onto individual serving plates (small oval plates are traditional).

Ladle Cincinnati Chili mixture over the cooked spaghetti and serve with toppings of your choice.

Oyster crackers are served in a separate container on the side.