Queen of chilis (cincinnati-style)~ kate conn

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3Onions
1poundsGround chuck
2Garlic cloves, minced
1cupBarbeque sauce (I think I used K.C. Masterpiece)
1cupWater
1tablespoonChili powder
1teaspoonBlack pepper
½ounceUnsweetened chocolate, grated
½teaspoonGround cumin
½teaspoonTurmeric
½teaspoonAllspice
½teaspoonCinnamon
¼teaspoonGround cloves
¼teaspoonGround coriander
¼teaspoonGround cardamom
1teaspoonSalt tomato juice, as needed
9ouncesSpaghetti, cooked and buttered
116-oz can kidney beans, heated
1poundsCheddar cheese, shredded oyster crackers

Directions

Chop 2 of the onions and set aside. Chop remaining onion fine. Salt a large skillet. Turn heat to medium and add meat, finely chopped onion, and garlic. Break up meat with fork and cook until it is browned. Drain fat.

Add barbeque sauce and water. Bring to a boil. Add remaining seasonings.

Cover and simmer over very low heat 30 minutes, stirring and tasting occasionally, adding tomato juice if mixture is getting too dry.

Chili is best when allowed to age overnight in refrigerator and reheated.

To construct the plate of 5-way chili, layer spaghetti on a plate (a small oval plate is traditional), top it with hot chili, then with a sparse layer of beans, then chopped onions. Pat on plenty of cheese while chili is still hot and serve immediately, with oyster crackers on the side. Serves 4.