CARRIE'S CINCINNATI CHILI RECIPE

Carrie's Cincinnati Chili Recipe image

Provided by á-178825

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 sm onion, chopped
29 oz can tomato purée
14 1/2 oz can whole tomatoes, crushed
2 T brown sugar
4 t chili powder
1 T white vinegar
1 t salt
3/4 t ground cinnamon
1/2 t ground allspice
1/2 t pepper
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 bay leaves
Hot cooked spaghetti
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional
Additional chopped onion, optional

Steps:

In lg skillet over medium heat, cook beef & onion, crumbling meat until beef is no longer pink & onion is tender, 6-8 minutes; drain. Transfer to 3 or 4 qt. slow cooker. Add next 11 ingredients. Cook covered on low 6-8 hrs. Discard garlic clove & bay leaves. Serve on hot cooked spaghetti; if desired, top with shredded cheddar cheese & additional chopped onion. Freeze option: Before adding toppings, cool chili. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in pan, stirring occasionally & adding a little water or broth if necessary. Serve as directed.