Cincinnati Chili
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Cincinnati Chili
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Cincinnati Chili is an experience like no other, combining rich, aromatic spices with tender ground meat to create a uniquely flavorful chili. Served over spaghetti and often garnished with shredded cheese, onions, and beans, this dish transforms traditional chili into a one-of-a-kind culinary delight.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon cloves ground
- 1 bay leaf
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth low sodium or no sodium added
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For Serving
- spaghetti cooked
- cheddar cheese shredded
- onion chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat and set the meat aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the chili powder, cinnamon, cumin, allspice, cloves, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Bring the chili to a simmer and add the cooked ground beef. Cover the pot and simmer the chili for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the bay leaf and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
- To serve, ladle the chili over cooked spaghetti or other pasta. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped onions, if desired.
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Notes
- Spice Level: Adjust the chili powder or add cayenne pepper to reach your desired spice level.
- Serving Options: Traditional Cincinnati Chili is often served over spaghetti ("2-way"), but you can also add cheese ("3-way") and onions ("4-way"), and beans ("5-way") for a heartier meal.
- Chocolate: A small amount of cocoa powder or dark chocolate helps deepen the flavor; feel free to experiment to find your preference.
- Leftovers: This chili freezes well and even tastes better the next day as the flavors meld together.
- Simmering Time: Allow the chili to simmer for at least 2 hours to fully develop the flavors. If you find it too thick, you can add a bit more water or broth.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free pasta if you want to make this dish gluten-free.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
191kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
421mg
(18%)
Potassium
605mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
666IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 421mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 605mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 666IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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