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Cincinnati Chili Recipe

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 372 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Combine all ingredients in a large pot.
  2. Break up the uncooked beef as fine as you can with a wooden spoon, or use a potato masher.
  3. Cook on medium-low heat, uncovered, for two hours, stirring every 20 mins.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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.