HOW I MAKE A 4-WAY! | CINCINNATI STYLE CHILI

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often cheaper.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese offers fewer calories, while processed cheese can be more budget-friendly.

Mix 7 oz of Italian double zero flour and 3 oz of semolina flour in a bowl.

Add 6 eggs (2 whole eggs and 4 yolks) to the flour mixture slowly.

Incorporate 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil into the dough mixture.

Use a spatula to combine the ingredients until just combined.

Transfer the dough to a work surface and knead until silky, about 10 minutes.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

Combine 5 oz of Italian double zero flour, 1 tbsp of salt, 1 tbsp of sugar, and 1 tbsp of baking powder in a bowl for the oyster crackers.

Add 2 tbsp of unsalted butter and 1/3 cup of water to the dry ingredients and mix until a loose dough forms.

Knead the oyster cracker dough gently and cover with a wet towel. Let it sit for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a pan and brown 1 lb of ground beef with 1 diced onion.

Add 3 diced cloves of garlic after a few minutes to prevent burning.

Season the meat mixture with pepper and salt.

Add chili powder, Cayenne pepper, allspice, cinnamon, cumin, and 1 bay leaf, and cook until aromatic, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in 28 oz of crushed tomatoes, 1 tbsp of unsweetened chocolate, 1/3 cup of water, 2 tsp of red wine vinegar, and 2 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce.

Simmer the chili on low for about 1 hour.

Roll out the oyster cracker dough to about 1/8 inch thick and cut into desired shapes.

Place the cut oyster crackers on a parchment-lined baking sheet with space between them.

Bake the oyster crackers at 375°F for about 15 minutes.

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