Best Spicy Chocolate Chili My Version Of Cincy Chili Recipes

AUTHENTIC CINCINNATI CHILI

Authentic Cincinnati Chili image

This was handed down to me by Mom, a Cincinnati native. Skimming the fat makes this a healthier version than most, and gives it the right consistency. I like mine 4-way, with spaghetti, raw chopped onions, grated mild cheddar, and oyster crackers!

Provided by Melissa Hamilton

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Chili Without Beans Recipes

Time 11h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 quart water, or amount to cover
2 onions, finely chopped
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
¼ cup chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
5 whole cloves
5 whole allspice berries
1 bay leaf

Steps:

Place the ground beef in a large pan, cover with about 1 quart of cold water, and bring to a boil, stirring and breaking up the beef with a fork to a fine texture. Slowly boil until the meat is thoroughly cooked, about 30 minutes, then remove from heat and refrigerate in the pan overnight.
The next day, skim the solid fat from the top of the pan, and discard the fat. Place the beef mixture over medium heat, and stir in the onions, tomato sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, chocolate, chili powder, salt, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, cloves, allspice berries, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 hours. Add water if necessary to prevent the chili from burning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 59.5 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 673.7 mg, Sugar 4 g

SPICY CHOCOLATE CHILI (MY VERSION OF CINCY CHILI)

Spicy Chocolate Chili (My Version of Cincy Chili) image

The sweet spicy flavor of this chili comes through in this one. Chili lovers are sure to love this one! For all of the tomatoes and beans in the recipe, we used 15 oz. cans.

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories Chili

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 34

Ingredients

COOK FIRST
1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb tri-tip, coarsely ground
1 large onion, diced
2 large green bell pepper, chopped
4 medium green finger hot chile peppers, diced
TOMATOES, BEANS, AND PEPPERS
6 c spicy hot v8
2 can(s) petite cut, diced tomatoes (14.5 oz. can)
2 can(s) light red kidney beans, drain (15.5 or 16 oz. cans)ed and rinsed
2 can(s) great northern beans, drained (15 or 15.5 oz. cans)d and rinsed
4 small cans, diced green chiles fire roasted
1 c sliced jalapeño peppers, chopped
16 oz roasted red peppers, diced (mezzetta's)
2 squares of bakers semi-sweet chocolate
1 lindt chocolate chili bar
SPICES & SAUCES
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp chipotle sauce
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 1 1/2 Tbsp (penzey's) chili 9000
2 tsp (penzey's) ancho chili pepper, ground
1 tsp onion salt
2 Tbsp (penzey's) chili powder
1 Tbsp cumin
1 Tbsp (penzey's) korintje cinnamon
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp sea salt
1 Tbsp brown sugar, dark (opt)
1 c water or more if needed
GARNISHES
4 medium green onions, chopped
1 c sour cream (if you need to tone down the heat)

Steps:

1. Gather all your ingredients first and get them ready.
2. Cook up your peppers & onions in a pan with a little butter or oil. In another pan cook up your coarsely ground tri-tip and ground beef together. Drain off the meat.
3. Now, over medium heat begin adding tomatoes, beans and peppers. (Add cans of pimentos at the end of cooking time and the Lindt Spicy Chocolate bar.) Once that is all stirred together begin adding you spices and sauces. Once all ingredients are added lower heat to a simmer for 3 1/2 hours to 4 hours before serving. It can cook longer if you like. The longer it cooks the better it tastes and the smell is intoxicating!!! I don't know what I like more the smell of spices, scent of cinnamon or aroma of chocolate. Add the 2 squares of chocolate about 1/2 to 45 minutes before done.
4. Prepare your garnishes for the bowls of chili and enjoy your spicy/sweet chocolate chili.
5. My husband finally added his Chili recipe and here is the link for it. https://www.justapinch.com/recipe/anthony-biegacki/meat-lovers-chili/chicken?k=meat+lovers+chili&fc%5B0%5D=0&p=1&o=r
6. Posted here is link for the World Food Championships. https://www.justapinch.com/contest/world-food-championships-2013
7. April 30th, 2015 --- I took my Spicy Chocolate Chili and made a delicious version of Cincinnati Chili 7-Way which is Chili, Pasta, Cheese, Onion, Beans, Tomato & Pepper. Of course, my chili already has the beans, tomato and pepper in it. I LOVED the diced onions on top...really good.