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Cincinnati Chili
Cincinnati chili isn't your usual chili. This meaty sauce has unique blend of spices and is served over spaghetti with some special toppings!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 220 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- 4 cups water
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 bay leaf
For Serving
- Cooked Spaghetti
- shredded cheddar cheese
- white onion chopped
- canned red kidney beans or chili beans
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender.
- Add the uncooked beef and the remaining ingredients.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer skimming any fat that rises to the top. Simmer for 2 hours or until the sauce has thickened.
- Remove the bay leaf and discard.
- Serve over hot spaghetti with toppings per the notes below.
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Notes
- Start by spooning the chili over hot spaghetti and then add the following toppings:
- Nutrition information is for the sauce only and does not include pasta or optional toppings.
- 2-way: topped with just chili.
- 3-way: topped with chili and shredded cheese.
- 4-way onion: topped with chili, chopped onions, and shredded cheese.
- 4-way bean: topped with chili, beans, and shredded cheese.
- 5-way: the works! Top with chili, beans, onions, and cheese.
Nutrition Information
Calories
220
(11%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
701mg
(29%)
Potassium
757mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1542IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 220 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 701mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 757mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1542IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.