Cincinnati-Style Chili

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Tbsp EVOO
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 2 c tomato sauce
• 2 c water
• 1/4 c red wine vinegar
• 1/4 c chili powder (4 Tbsp)
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp sweet paprika (do NOT use smoked)
• 2 Tbsp light brown sugar
• 1 tsp hot sauce (such as Tabasco or Red Hot)

PREPARATION

1. Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high.
2. Add onion and garlic; saute for 3-4 minutes, until beginning to soften.
3. Push mixture to the sides and add beef in the middle, breaking up.
4. Brown meat, mixing in with onion/garlic mixture as it's broken up.
5. Drain off grease. Add meat to a 6-7 quart slow cooker.
6. Top with remaining ingredients. Stir.
7. Cover and cook 5 hours on LOW.

HOW TO SERVE

Two-way

Spaghetti and chili.

Three-way

Spaghetti, chili, and cheese.

Four-way

Spaghetti, chili, cheese, and onions.

Four-way Bean

Spaghetti, chili, cheese, and beans (substituted for the onions).

Five-way

Spaghetti, chili, cheese, onions, and beans.

-- JMag Guthrie - 2017-08-19