Murray's Cincinnati Chili
2 tablespoons Butter 2 pounds Ground beef 6 Bay leaves 1 large Onion -- finely chopped 6 Garlic cloves -- finely chop 1 teaspoon Cinnamon 2 teaspoons Allspice 4 teaspoons Vinegar
Ingredients
- 2tablespoonbutter
- 2poundground beef
- 6bay leaves
- 1large onion -- finely chopped
- 6garlic cloves -- finely chop
- 1teaspooncinnamon
- 2teaspoonallspice
- 4teaspoonvinegar
Directions
- 1
2 tablespoons Butter 2 pounds Ground beef 6 Bay leaves 1 large Onion -- finely chopped 6 Garlic cloves -- finely chop 1 teaspoon Cinnamon 2
- 2
Add the meat to the skillet
- 3
Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned
- 4
Stir in the remaining ingredients up through the water
- 5
Taste and adjust seasonings
- 6
If the flavor is too sweet, add a small amount of vinegar
- 7
if not spicy enough, add a small amount of ground chile.Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2-4 hour
- 8
Place a small amount of the cooked vermicelli in individual bowls