Copycat Skyline Cincinnati Chili

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 35 mins

  • Servings

    6 -8

  • Calories

    171 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Copycat Skyline Cincinnati Chili

Homemade copycat Skyline Cincinnati chili... unique and flavorful, this regional delicacy is easy to make at home for way less than the restaurant charges!

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Ingredients

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  • 5 cups water
  • 6 oz can of tomato paste
  • 1/2 oz baking chocolate (unsweetened - I use Baker's brand)
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, or less, depending on your desired heat level
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/4 lb lean ground beef
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Instructions

  1. Add the water to a large pot.  I like to use my dutch oven for this.
  2. Add the tomato paste and chocolate and heat over medium heat stirring to combine for about 3 minutes. (I stir with a whisk to really break up the tomato paste)
  3. Add chili powder, cinnamon, garlic powder, cumin, allspice, cloves, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, sugar and vinegar.
  4. Next, crumble the raw ground beef into the pot with your fingers, then use a potato masher, whisk or fork to break up the meat into very fine pieces.
  5. Turn heat to high to bring to a boil.
  6. Once boiling, turn the heat down to med-low.
  7. Cook, uncovered, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, at a low boil.. stirring occasionally until sauce has thickened quite a bit.
  8. Serve over thin spaghetti or a hot dog.

Notes

  • Optional toppings include shredded cheddar cheese, diced white or yellow onion, kidney beans, oyster crackers and hot sauce.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 171kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 590mg (25%) Potassium 646mg (18%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 455IU (9%) Vitamin C 6.2mg (7%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 3.8mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6-8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 171 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 171kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 590mg 25%
Potassium 646mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 455IU 9%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 7%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 3.8mg 21%

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

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