Hard Times Cincinnati Chili Recipe
Recipe Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lbs regular grind beef 
- 1 1/2 cups water 
- One 2-ounce packet of spice mix 
- One 15-ounce can tomato sauce 
- One 6-ounce can tomato paste 
- One small onion, diced 
- One tablespoon white vinegar 
Recipe Directions
Combine meat and water into cooking pot and boil. Mix in packet of spice mix (2-oz bag) once meat is browned. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, vinegar and onion. Mix thoroughly. Cook uncovered for 30 minutes to 1 hour at medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cincinnati chili has a soupy consistency. Cook beans in separate pot and combine when serving. To be authentic, serve with oyster crackers in a side dish.
Spice Mix Ingredients
Chili powder, cumin, red pepper, garlic, oregano, allspice, cloves, and cinnamon.
 
                         
         
         
    
    
      
      
        
      
      
        
        
          
        
        
 
      
    
      
      
        
      
      
        
        
          
        
        
 
      
    
   
    
    
      
      
        
      
      
        
        
          
        
        
 
      
    
   
    
    
      
      
        
      
      
        
        
          
        
        
 
      
    
      
      
        
      
      
        
        
          
        
        
 
      
    
   
      
    
      
      
        
          
        
      
      
        
        
          
        
        
