Makes 2 quarts Ingredients:
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 (1 oz) square unsweetened chocolate
  • 2 (10.5 oz) cans beef broth
  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • Cooked hot dogs
  • Village Hearth Classic Hot Dog Buns
  • Shredded cheese, diced onions and kidney beans, optional
Directions: Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent. Crumble beef and add, breaking up as it browns. Add chili powder, cinnamon, cumin, allspice, cloves, bay leaf, chocolate, beef broth, tomato sauce, cider vinegar, and red pepper. Stir to mix well. Bring to a boil. Transfer mixture to a large slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours stirring every hour to blend flavors. Place hot dog in bun, top with chili. If you’d like, add cheese, onions and kidney beans.