Cincinnati's Skyline Chili

By nurseliz

Ingredients

• 1 qt water
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 (8 oz) cans of tomato soup
• 7 whole allspice or 1 tsp. of ground
• 1 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 2-4 tbsp. chili powder (2 for more mild, 3 for spice, 4 for a kick)
• 1/2 oz. unsweetened chocolate (baker’s bar)
• 2 lbs. ground beef, crumbled
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tbsp. cider vinegar
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 7 whole cloves
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

1. Begin by adding the ground beef to water in a 4 quart or larger pot. Stir until beef separates to a fine texture. Boil slowly for 30 minutes.

2. Next, add all other ingredients. Stir to blend, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 3 hours. Pot may be covered the last hour after the desired consistency is reached.

3. Chili should be refrigerated for either an hour or even overnight (if possible) to allow all the fat to settle on the top to be lifted before reheating.

4. Serve over spaghetti with oyster crackers. True Skyline Chili is served 3 way, 4 way, or 5 way.

3 way: spaghetti, chili sauce, finely grated cheddar cheese

4 way: spaghetti, chili sauce, finely grated cheddar cheese, onions

5 way: spaghetti, chili sauce, finely grated cheddar cheese, onions, beans