Cincinnati Skyline Chili

Ingrédients

• 1 quart cold water

• 2 lbs ground beef

• 2 cups crushed tomato

• 2 yellow onions, diced

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa

• 1/4 cup chili powder

• 1/2 tsp cayenne

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 2 tbsp cider vinegar

• 1 whole bay leaf

• 1/4 tsp ground cloves

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 1/2 tsp salt

• cooked spaghetti to serve chili over, optional

Instructions

1. Add beef and water to a 4-quart pot. Bring to a simmer while stirring until the ground beef is in very small pieces. Simmer for 30 minutes and add all the rest of the ingredients except spaghetti.

2. Simmer on low, uncovered, for 3 hours. Add water as needed if the chili becomes too thick.

3. Refrigerated the chili overnight, and the next day remove the layer of fat from top before reheating and serving.

Notes

The Cincinnati "Skyline" Chili Ordering Code

1-way: just the chili

2-way: chili served over spaghetti

3-way: chili, spaghetti, and grated Cheddar cheese

4-way: chili, spaghetti, cheese, and onions

5-way: chili, spaghetti, cheese, onions, and kidney beans

All "ways" are served with oyster crackers.