JCJ's Favourite Chili Recipe

This is one of my favourite Chili recipes from a visit to Cincinnati.  A sales rep I was chatting with told me how, in Ohio, they put cinnamon in their Chili and they serve it a different way. I had to check out what all the hype was about!  Cincinnati is known as the "Chili capital of USA!"

JCJ's Fav Chili

1 Qt. water
2 lbs. of Lean Ground Beef
1 Tbsp of Salt
1 Tsp of Cinnamon
1 tsp Black pepper
2 chopped onions
1/2 tsp of chili pepper
3 whole bay leaves
1 1/2 tsp ground allspice
1 small can of tomato paste
1 1/2 tsp cider vinegar
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove
1 tsp ground cumin

1. Add ground beef to water.  Add all other ingredients and bring to boil. 

2. Simmer for 3-4 hours. 

3. Remove garlic and bay leaves. 

Here is the unique ways they serve it up in Cincinatti!!

Cincinnati 2 way: Spaghetti topped with chili.  
3-way:  Spaghetti topped w/ chili & grated cheese. 
4-way:  Spaghetti topped w/ chili, grated cheese & chopped fresh onions.  The Best!
5-way: Same as a 4-way but add kidney beans to the chili (for those who love their beans).

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