Cincinnati Chili

Cincinnati Chili (or Skyline Chili) is a favored dish in Ohio.  This recipe came from a lady in the church that my husband grew up in.  I first ate this while visiting with his parents and became a fan of this unique creation right away!  Don't let the ingredients overwhelm you.  This may start off as an expensive dish, but once you have the spices, it takes several dishes before you have to restock them.  I hope you will enjoy this dish as much as we do!  

3-4 c. Water

2 lbs. ground beef

1 T. unsweetened chocolate

2 T. vinegar 

1 medium onion, finely chopped 

2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 

4 cloves garlic, minced 

1 1/2 tsp. salt 

16 oz.tomato sauce 

1 tsp. cinnamon 

1/2 tsp.ground cumin

4 T. Chili powder 

5 whole Allspice                  

5 whole cloves

1 large bay leaf

Boil ground beef in water in a 4 qt. pot.  Stir until fine texture.  Boil slowly for 30 minutes.  Drain water off beef, add 3-4 c. fresh water along with the next 11 ingredients.  Stir.  Place Allspice, cloves, and bay leaf in a cheesecloth or tea ball before adding to chili.  Bring to a boil; reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 3 hrs.  Pot may be covered the last hour if desired consistency is reached.  Serve over cooked angel hair pasta.  Top with cheese and chopped onions, if desired.