CINCINNATI CHILI - A SKYLINE CHILI COPYCAT RECIPE

Cincinnati Chili - A Skyline Chili Copycat Recipe image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 onion, diced
4 cups water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/4 cup chili powder
2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cloves
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bayleaf
2 Tablespoons sugar
Grated cheddar cheese, is a must. Other optional toppings are diced onion, kidney beans, oyster crackers and hot sauce. Serve in a bowl, on a hot dog or over spaghetti noodles. Optional side: a traditional Greek salad.

Steps:

In a large Dutch oven, whisk together water and tomato paste.
Add the raw ground beef to the mixture by breaking it apart and crumbling it with your fingers.
Add in all of the other ingredients, and stir to combine. Bring it to a boil and reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover the pot and let simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Remove the chili from the stove, and cool. Transfer the covered pot to the refrigerator, and chill overnight.
The next day, skim the grease from the top of the chili, before warming it to serve.