Cincinnati Turkey Chili

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Delicious Cincinnati chili made with ground turkey. Serve over noodles, it’s the Cinci way. Inspired by Nordicus’ “Nordicus’ Cincinnati Chili”

Ready in: 11 hours 15 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 8

• 4 cups water
• 2 pounds ground turkey
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 1 large bay leaf
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, grated

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 3 hours | Extra time: 8 hours, chilling

1. Bring water to boil in a 4 to 6 quart soup pot. Crumble turkey into pot, stir, and reduce heat to low.

2. Add remaining ingredients. Bring back to a boil, then simmer on low for 2 1/2 hours. Cool, uncovered. Refrigerate overnight, then skim fat, reheat, and serve.