Kristina's Version of Cincinnati Chili
Sorry I'm late with this one. Anyway, around here it isn't called Cincinnati chili, in fact if I called it that people would give me very strange looks. Here, in my home, it is called Chocolate Chili. An old friend gave me this recipe once, but I lost it so I have to make it from memory every time. 2 lbs ground beef or turkey 30 oz canned kidney beans 15 oz chicken broth 30 oz tomato puree 1 1/2 tbsp honey 1/4 tsp cinnomon 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1/8 tsp cardamom 1 c semi-sweet chocolate (yes, I use 1 entire cup) 1 med onion, diced 1 lb pasta Brown the meat and drain fat out. In large pot add the meat, beans, broth, onion, spices, and half the chocolate, cover pot, and cook on medium-high heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add other half of chocolate and cook for another 15-20 minutes or until chili is the consistency that you prefer. Cook pasta according to package directions. Directions for eating: Place pasta on plate or bowl, top with chili, ...