Chili Cook-Off Recipes

Today, we had a chili cook-off at work. Here are a few of those recipes. I'll post more as they come. Coming in second place was Tom's Cincinnati style chili .

Cincinnati Style Chili
This delicious Chili should be served over Pasta or Hotdogs
The recipe should serve 4-6 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Ground Beef
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 2 Tbsp. Chili Powder
- 1 tsp. ground Allspice
- 2 tsp. ground Cinnamon
- 1 tsp. ground Cumin
- ½ tsp. ground Red Pepper
- ½ tsp. Salt
- 1 ½ Tbsp. Unsweetened Cocoa
- ½ Tbsp. Emeril Essence
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Tbsp. Cider Vinegar
- ½ Cup Water
- 1 15oz. can of Tomato Sauce
- 1 15oz. can of Diced Tomato
- ½ lb. Jalapeno Peppers (sliced lengthwise)
Directions
Over Medium-high heat, brown ground beef and sauté with onion and garlic. Drain grease. Add all dry ingredients and mix thoroughly in skillet.
Once all dry ingredients have been added and meat is browned, place meat mixture into large stock pot and add all remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Simmer over low heat for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Serve over Pasta or Hotdogs, and top with shredded Cheddar/Monterey Jack cheese.