Cincinnati Chili
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6 to 8 servings
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Calories
182 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cincinnati Chili
Description
This Cincinnati Chili recipe uses ground beef combined with water to create a soupy base. Tomato sauce, chopped onion, and a complex spice mix including chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, cocoa powder, and crushed red pepper are added for flavor. The chili simmers uncovered on low heat for three hours to tenderize the meat and meld the spices into a thin, richly spiced sauce rather than a thick chili.
The finished chili is traditionally served over cooked spaghetti noodles and topped with shredded cheddar cheese, diced raw white onions, and chili beans in various combinations, known as 2-way through 5-way servings. This style of chili emphasizes aromatic spices and a balance between sweetness, savoriness, and warmth from the cinnamon and allspice.
The recipe notes suggest using 85% lean ground beef for flavor, though leaner beef can reduce excess grease. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to four days in an airtight container.
Ingredients
For the Chili
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 3 cups water
- 15 ounce tomato sauce canned
- 1 yellow onion finely chopped, medium
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ½ teaspoon cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 bay leaf
- 1½ teaspoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
For the Toppings
- spaghetti cooked
- cheddar cheese shredded
- white onion diced
- chili beans
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy stockpot, stir together the ground beef and water until soupy.
- Stir in all of the remaining ingredients and bring to a rapid simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 3 hours.
- Serve over cooked spaghetti noodles (2-way), top with shredded cheddar cheese (3-way), chopped white onions (4-way), and/or canned, drained chili beans (5-way). Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Using 85% lean ground beef adds more flavor though it may produce some grease; 90% lean reduces grease but may be less rich.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 821mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 622mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 570IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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