Saturday, September 10, 2011

Cincinnati Skyline Chili

This is a chili that is the consistency of spaghetti sauce. It is tradionally served over spaghetti, or is also good for hot dogs. Because of the spices it has a unique flavor, but it is good. If you google this you will find lots of variations in how to cook it and the spices to include. This is what I used and it turned out really good.

Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1 white onion, diced
2 cups water
3 tablespoons garlic
1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
1 square unsweetened chocolate, cut up
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon vinegar (can be regular, cider, red wine)
1 tablespoon Worchestire sauce
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon all spice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Directions:
1. Add the ground beef into the water. Break it completely up. Add the diced onions and the garlic. Cook over medium-low heat for 30 minutes.

2. Add in the remaining of the ingredients and simmer for 3 hours stirring occasionally.

3. Spoon over cooked spaghetti.

Serving Suggestions:
If you have the chili over spaghetti that is called 2-way. If you add shreeded cheese that is called a 3-way. Add raw diced white onions for a 4-way. And to make it a 5-way add cooked pinto beans. It is standard to serve oyster crackers regardless of what way you get it.