Cincinnati Chili
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5.0
240 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
220 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cincinnati Chili
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Cincinnati chili isn't your usual chili. This meaty sauce has unique blend of spices and is served over spaghetti with some special toppings!
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Ingredients
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- 4 cups water
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 bay leaf
For Serving
- Cooked Spaghetti
- shredded cheddar cheese
- white onion chopped
- canned red kidney beans or chili beans
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Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender.
- Add the uncooked beef and the remaining ingredients.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer skimming any fat that rises to the top. Simmer for 2 hours or until the sauce has thickened.
- Remove the bay leaf and discard.
- Serve over hot spaghetti with toppings per the notes below.
Notes
- Start by spooning the chili over hot spaghetti and then add the following toppings:
- Nutrition information is for the sauce only and does not include pasta or optional toppings.
- 2-way: topped with just chili.
- 3-way: topped with chili and shredded cheese.
- 4-way onion: topped with chili, chopped onions, and shredded cheese.
- 4-way bean: topped with chili, beans, and shredded cheese.
- 5-way: the works! Top with chili, beans, onions, and cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
220
(11%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
701mg
(29%)
Potassium
757mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1542IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 220 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 701mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 757mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1542IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
240 reviews
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