Cincinnati Five-Way Chili

A tasty if mild chili with some interesting variations on the southwestern style. First time I ever used baker's chocolate in a chili recipe, and I'm shocked I never considered barbecue sauce before. But dammit, it works. Plenty of interesting seasonings, like coriander, cardamom, and allspice; and laid on a bed of spaghetti, and covered with red beans, raw onions, and cheese. God DAMN it was good.

From Chili Nation, which I recommend for any culinary library.

Browning the meat with the onions. Always a good idea.



Adding the spice mix to the meat, onions, and barbecue sauce. What an aroma.



The final dish. Oyster crackers on the side. Went down smoothly.