Cincinnati Style Chili
Submitted by: Steve from Des Plaines, IL
Yield: 6 - 8 servings
Preparation Instructions:
Brown the meat, drain excess fat and set aside. Brown the onion and pepper in oil, until onion is transparent, then cool. Mix the rest of the ingredients (up to the pasta) and bring to a simmer. After 10 minutes, add the cooked meat, onions and pepper, then simmer for 30 minutes more.
Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain.
Serve the chili over the pasta and garnish with the other condiments as desired.
More About This Recipe
The meat may be cooked ahead of time, then refrigerated or even frozen before use. If spicy chili powder is used, the red pepper is not necessary. This is supposed to be a fairly mellow dish (not fiery hot). Whole cumin is preferable. Toast lightly first, then grind in a mortar or coffee/spice grinder. For that matter, use all whole spices when possible and grind just before using. This recipe is best when prepared a day in advance, which allows the complex flavors to blend better.
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