Cincinnati Chile

Servings:

Cooking Time:

Ingredients:

• 1 quart water
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp allspice
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp cloves, ground
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

• In large pot, bring the water to a boil.
• Add the beef, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
• Add the tomato sauce and vinegar.
• Reduce the heat.
• Add the spices and simmer for two hours.
• Serve with any combination of the following: cooked spaghetti, grated cheddar cheese, kidney beans, diced onions, and oyster crackers.

The chili tastes best if refrigerated overnight.