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Name: Elise Jesse’s Cincinnati Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: North America, Midwest
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 ounce chocolate; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 1 can (15 ounces) tri-color beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (16 ounces) chili beans; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, optional; 1 cup beef bone broth; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

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Elise Jesse’s Cincinnati Chili

I know chili is widely debated, but one taste of Cincinnati chili has the power to end the debate. It is the best in the world, hands down. This chili is a staple in my home today and was woven into the fabric of my childhood, from family nights to post-football game meals to after-church lunches. —Elise Jesse, Cincinnati, Ohio