Cincinnati Five-Way Chili
Cinnamon and a variety of spices such as cloves, ginger, and allspice contribute to this unique chili.
2 pounds ground chuck
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 ounces tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon
chili powder 1 teaspoon
paprika 1 teaspoon
cinnamon 1 teaspoon
black pepper 1/2 teaspoon
cayenne 1 teaspoon
ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon
allspice 1/4 teaspoon
ground cloves 1
bay leaf 2 to 3 cups
beef broth made with broth powder 3 cups cooked spaghetti
Heat a large saucepan or stockpot over medium heat; add the beef, onions, and garlic and sauté the mix until the meat is no longer pink. Break up any large clumps of meat with a spoon.
Add the remaining ingredients, except the spaghetti, raise the heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer the chili for 1 hour.
Taste and adjust the seasonings and continue to simmer for 30 minutes, adding more broth if necessary. The chili should be thick but still thin enough to be ladled over the spaghetti. Discard the bay leaf before serving.
To serve, put the accompaniments into serving bowls, place the spaghetti into individual bowls, and ladle the chili over the top. Have your guests garnish the two-way chili with whatever accompaniments they choose. Serve the oyster crackers on the side.
Accompaniments include cheese, chopped onions, kidney beans, and oyster crackers.