Cincinnati Chili Recipe
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4.9
102 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
372 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Cincinnati Chili Recipe
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Cincinnati chili is a chili unlike any other, filled with a beguiling mix of unique spices and served over hot spaghetti, a beloved regional favorite.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground chuck
- 4 cups water (or use tomato juice)
- 1 can tomato sauce canned (15 ounces)
- 4 ounces tomato paste
- 1 large onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup chili powder more or less as desired
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground all spice
- 1 teaspoon milled black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 5 whole bay leaves
- 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
- 1.5 teaspoons vinegar I used red wine vinegar
- 2 large dashes Worcestershire sauce
FOR SERVING
- Cooked spaghetti noodles, shredded cheddar cheese, kidney beans, chopped onions, oyster crackers.
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large pot.
- Break up the uncooked beef as fine as you can with a wooden spoon, or use a potato masher.
- Cook on medium-low heat, uncovered, for two hours, stirring every 20 mins.
- When done, you can mash the chili again with wooden spoon or potato masher for a finer texture, or use a stick blender to partially blend it.
- Serve with your favorite fixins! See the recipe notes for the traditional "ways" to serve Cincinnati Chili.
Notes
- Ways to Serve Cincinnati Chili
- Or, serve it over a hot dog with mustard, onions and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Heat Factor: Mild
- Nutritional information estimated without spaghetti noodles or other toppings.
- 2-Way - Over spaghetti
- 3-Way - Over spaghetti with cheddar cheese
- 4-Way - Over spaghetti with cheddar cheese, with either diced onions OR beans
- 5-Way - Over spaghetti, with both diced onions AND beans
Nutrition Information
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Calories
372kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
1596mg
(67%)
Potassium
919mg
(26%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2807IU
(56%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1596mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 919mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2807IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
102 reviews
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