Homemade copycat Skyline Cincinnati chili... unique and flavorful, this regional delicacy is easy to make at home for way less than the restaurant charges!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr30 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr35 minutesmins
Course: Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6-8 servings
Calories: 171kcal
Author: The Chunky Chef
Ingredients
5cupswater
6ozcan of Tomato paste
1/2ozbaking chocolate (unsweetened - I use Baker's brand)
1/4cupchili powder
1tspcinnamon
1tspgarlic powder
1tspcumin
1/4tspallspice
1/4tspground cloves
1/4tspred pepper flakes,or less, depending on your desired heat level
1/8tspblack pepper
3/4tspsalt
1/2tspsugar
2Tbspapple cider vinegar
1 1/4lblean ground beef
Instructions
Add the water to a large pot. I like to use my dutch oven for this.
Add the tomato paste and chocolate and heat over medium heat stirring to combine for about 3 minutes. (I stir with a whisk to really break up the tomato paste)
Add chili powder, cinnamon, garlic powder, cumin, allspice, cloves, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, sugar and vinegar.
Next, crumble the raw ground beef into the pot with your fingers, then use a potato masher, whisk or fork to break up the meat into very fine pieces.
Turn heat to high to bring to a boil.
Once boiling, turn the heat down to med-low.
Cook, uncovered, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, at a low boil.. stirring occasionally until sauce has thickened quite a bit.
Serve over thin spaghetti or a hot dog.
Video
Notes
Optional toppings include shredded cheddar cheese, diced white or yellow onion, kidney beans, oyster crackers and hot sauce.