Cincinnati Five Way Chili
Created in 1922 by a northern greek immigrant who wanted to put some of the old country spices into chili. This chili can be eaten several ways. One-way chili: spiced chili alone. Two-way chili: chili on top of spaghetti. Three-way chili: chili on top of spaghetti, topped with shredded cheese. Four-way chili: chili on top of spaghetti, topped with shredded cheese and chopped onion. Five-way chili: chili on top of spaghetti, topped with shredded cheese, chopped onion, and beans.
Steps
In a small bowl , combine the first 9 ingredients.
Set aside.
In a large pot , heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Add in ground beef.
Cook until meat is browned , breaking up into small crumbles with a wooden spoon.
When the beef is browned , add in onion , garlic , spice mix.
Stir / saute 1 minute.
Add in tomato sauce , water , bbq sauce , ketchup , brown sugar , vinegar , chocolate , and bay leaves.
Bring mixture to a simmer , stirring occasionally.
Simmer , uncovered , for 1 hour.
Remove bay leaves.
To serve five-way: distribute spaghetti among 8 bowls.
Spoon chili over spaghetti.
Top chili with cheddar cheese , onion , and kidney beans.
Ingredients
chili powder, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, ground coriander, sweet paprika, cayenne, ground cloves, nutmeg, mustard seeds, canola oil, ground beef, onion, garlic cloves, tomato sauce, water, barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, unsweetened chocolate square, bay leaves, spaghetti, cheddar cheese, kidney beans