"A copycat of Skyline Chili, true Cincinnati chili, except it's less greasy! I combine all the dry spices times ten and keep the "Skyline Spice Mix" in a jar cannister. One batch of chili will use 3/8 cup of spice mix. The spice mix is also tasty as a meat rub for steak, pork and chicken."




directions

  • Brown ground beef and onion.
  • Drain.
  • Add beef stock to beef mixture and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add remaining 13 ingredients, simmer uncovered 1 hour.
  • Remove bay leaf, skim off extra fat.
  • Serve over hot spaghetti, or hot dogs in buns for chili dogs.
  • Top with plenty of cheese and other optional toppings.

ingredients


    2lbs ground beef
  • 2cups chopped onions
  • 4cups beef stock
  • 2(8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 2 -3tablespoons chili powder
  • 2tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1⁄2ounce grated unsweetened chocolate or 2 3/4 tablespoons cocoa
  • 2teaspoons instant minced garlic
  • 1teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1⁄2teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄2teaspoon ground red pepper or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1⁄4teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1⁄4teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1bay leaves or 1/8 teaspoon bay leaf powder