Cincinnati Chili

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 3 lbs lean ground beef
• 4 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 6 bay leaves
• 2 dashes a.1. original sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 roma tomato, diced (or other low water variety)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic (2 cloves)
• 4 cups water

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients in a large 12 quart pot and mix well.
• 2 cover and cook over low-medium heat for 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• 3 remove all 6 bay leaves.
• 4 serve-- 3-way: chili served on a bed of spaghetti and topped with cheese. 4-way: chili served on a bed of spaghetti and topped with cheese and black beans or onions. 5-way: chili served on a bed of spaghetti and topped with cheese, black beans, and onions. burrito-way: wrap chili, cheese, black beans, and onions(if desired) in a flour tortilla.