The Absolute Best Copycat Recipe! | Cincinnati Chili
The Smithsonian calls this dish on of the 20 most iconic American dishes. Created by Greek immigrants to the Cincinnati area, this dish is more of a greek pasta sauce than a traditional Texas Chili. Call it what you want, but it is unique and delicious!
Ingredients
2 lbs ground beef
2 cuts chopped sweet onion
4 cups beef stock
15-16 oz tomato sauce
3 T chili powder
1/2 oz grated unsweetened chocolate
1 T minced garlic
1 t ground cinnamon
1 t ground cumin
1/2 t salt
1/2 t cayenne pepper
1/4 t ground allspice
1/4 t ground cloves
1 bay leaf
1. Brown the ground beef and onion, then drain.
2. Add the beef stock and simmer for about 10 minutes
3. Add all remaining ingredients and simmer uncovered for at least 1 hour
4. Remove the bay leaf.
5. Skim off any extra fat.
6. Serve over hot spaghetti (we had plenty of Bucatini, so we used that instead) and top with your favorite additions: kidney beans, finely shredded cheddar cheese, diced sweet onion, or top your favorite hot dog! ENJOY!
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