Chili (for chili dogs)

[Contrary Housewife]

Chili (for chili dogs)

Recipe Description

This is a smooth "Cincinnati Style" chili that is good over hot dogs. Serve with chopped onion, shredded cheese, and your other favorite toppings.

Preparation Steps:Level of Difficulty:

Easy

Time Needed:

2 hours

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic
1 6oz can tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1/2 t allspice
4 T cocoa powder
1 t cinnamon
2 T cider vinegar
1 T cumin
1 T chili powder (to taste)
1/2 can black beans (optional)

Serves:

Serves 6, with hot dogs.

Directions:

1. Brown the ground beef. Break up large lumps so that you have very small consistent pieces.

2. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.

3. Add tomato paste and several cans of water, until you have a soupy consistency.

4. Stir in bay leaf, allspice, and all remaining seasonings. Black beans are optional , we like them.

5. Simmer on medium-low heat for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add liquid if necessary to keep it from drying out. Chili should be thick and smooth when it is done.

[MRAHoffman]

the "hot dog" that is barking in the other room

[Contrary Housewife]

1 lb ground beef
1/2 onion, chopped fine
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 6oz can tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1/2 t allspice
4 t cocoa powder
1 t cinnamon
2T cider vinegar
1 T cumin
1 T chili powder
1/2 can black beans, rinsed

[oheoh's momma]

2lb of chuck with onion browned and drained
2 cans of tomato soup
2 T brown sugar
2 T chili powder
2T vinegar
simmer

it is really yummy.. This is how the recipe was given to me I use only 1 T of vinegar....