Sassy Mama: Cincinnati Chili

Directions:

1. 2 onions, diced
2. 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
3. 1 clove garlic, minced
4. 2 tablespoons chili powder
5. 1 tablespoon dried oregano
6. 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
7. ¾ teaspoon allspice
8. ½ ground cloves
9. 2 cups chicken broth
10. 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
11. 2 tablespoon cider vinegar
12. 2 tablespoon tomato paste
13. 2 teaspoons brown sugar
14. 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
15. 1 teaspoon salt
16. ½ teaspoon pepper
17. 2 pounds ground chuck
18. Cooked spaghetti noodles
19. Garnish: cheddar cheese, chopped onions, kidney beans

Directions:

1. In a large Dutch oven sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until soft.
2. Stir in the chili powder, oregano, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves.
3. Add the chopped chocolate and stir until melted.
4. Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, tomato paste, brown sugar, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
5. Add the ground chuck and stir into the tomato sauce mixture.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil.
7. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce and meat thicken.
8. This takes approx. 20-25 minutes.
9. Serve chili over spaghetti noodles and top with cheddar cheese, onions and kidney beans.

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