A rich and flavorful chili topping perfect for enhancing hot dogs, fries, hamburgers, or even spaghetti.
In a large pot, combine the water and tomato paste.
Stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure the tomato paste dissolves evenly.
Add the ground beef to the pot and break it apart with a wooden spoon.
Breaking the beef into small pieces ensures a consistent texture.
Stir in the dried onion, chili powder, kosher salt, garlic powder, cinnamon, parsley, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
Mix the spices thoroughly to evenly distribute the flavors.
Simmer the mixture uncovered over low heat for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Stirring prevents the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Add more spices gradually to avoid over-seasoning.
Let the chili cool and store in airtight containers.
Cooling before storing helps maintain the texture and flavor.