EMPRESS - CINCINNATI CHILI

Empress - Cincinnati Chili image

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Time 4h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

8 cups water
2 lbs lean ground beef
4 medium onions, chopped fine, in a food processor
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
3 small dried chilies, whole
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
5 -6 bay leaves, whole
2 teaspoons salt (not optional)
1 1/4 teaspoons ground pepper
thick spaghetti noodles, cooked to package directions
pasta topped with chili
top with sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
top with raw onion, finely chopped
top with kidney bean

Steps:

NOTES: All seasonings/ spices should be measured using rounded t/T for a full flavor. You may want to use a level measure of cayenne. It packs heat!
DO NOT BROWN THE BEEF.
Add 8C of water to deep stock pot.
Using your hands, add the raw ground beef and break up the raw beef as you add it to the water.
Add all other ingredients and bring to a boil. NOTE: remove the lid of the pot or tip it so the steam can escape.
Simmer for several (4) hours or more to reduce the amount of the liquid. Stir often. Reduce until the chili is thick.
When desired consistency is achieved: remove bay leaves and whole peppers.
Served 5 ways! Add your favorite toppings as suggested above.