Skyline Chili

Skyline Chili

This dish is another regional recipe with an origin in Cincinnati. It can be found on the menus of many restaurants and also fast food restaurants which are chain operations specializing in Skyline Chili. It can be ordered several different ways. The sauce in cans without meat can be purchased in grocery stores in the area as well as packets with the blend of spices.

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Ingredients:

1 quart water

2 medium onions, finely chopped

2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1 1/2 teaspoon red pepper

1 teaspoon ground cumin

3 to 4 tablespoons chili powder

1/2 oz. unsweetened chocolate

2 pounds ground beef

4 cloves garlic

2 tablespoons vinegar

1 whole bay leaf

5 whole cloves

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

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Directions:

In a 4-quart pot, add the ground beef and bring to a slow boil over medium heat for 30 minutes. While cooking, stir beef occasionally and separate into a fine crumbled texture.

Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for three hours or so. You can cover the pot for the last hour of cooking if the chili has reached the desired consistency.

Serve over cooked spaghetti.

How to serve Skyline Chili: 3-way: includes spaghetti, chili sauce and finely grated Cheddar cheese

4-way: includes spaghetti, chili sauce, Cheddar cheese and onions

5-way: includes spaghetti, kidney beans, chili sauce, Cheddar cheese, and onions.