Cincinnati Chili

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 hrs 30 mins

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 45 mins

  • Servings

    12 people

  • Calories

    155 kcal

Cincinnati Chili

Experience the taste of Cincinnati chili: a blend of sweet and savory flavors with warm spices and a sauce-like consistency. Perfect over spaghetti or on a hot dog!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 pounds ground beef lean
  • 2 cups water plus more as needed
  • 1 large onion finely chopped, white
  • 1 can tomato sauce 15 ounces
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ ounce unsweetened chocolate optional, half of a 1-ounce square
  • ¼ cup chili powder 32 g
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon cloves ground

For Serving

  • spaghetti pasta cooked al dente
  • cheddar cheese finely shredded, sharp
  • white onion diced
  • kidney bean cooked
  • oyster crackers

Instructions

  1. Place the ground beef in a large heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven. Pour about 2 cups of cold water over the beef, ensuring it is fully submerged. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently and breaking up the beef with a fork into very fine crumbles. Continue boiling gently until the beef is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped onions, tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and chocolate (if using) to the pot with the cooked beef. Stir well to combine.
  3. Add the chili powder, salt, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, allspice, and cloves. Stir until the spices are evenly distributed.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover the pot partially with a lid, leaving a small gap to allow steam to escape. Cook the chili for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Add water, a few tablespoons at a time, if the chili becomes too thick or begins to stick to the bottom of the pot.
  5. Once the chili has cooked for 3 hours, taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  6. Serve hot over cooked spaghetti. Add optional garnishes like shredded cheese, diced onions, cooked kidney beans, and oyster crackers.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1portion (chili only) Calories 155kcal (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 155 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion (chili only)
Calories 155kcal 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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