Basic Cincinnati Chili Recipe

Name: Basic Cincinnati Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef; 1 quart tomato juice; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon cumin ground; 1 whole onions; 1 dash worcestershire sauce; ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder; 4 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 5 each bay leaves

Servings: persons

2 pounds beef
1 quart tomato juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin ground
1 whole onions
1 dash worcestershire sauce
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
5 each bay leaves

1
Combine meat and tomato juice.
2
Mash together.
3
Add remaining ingredients.
4
Bring to a boil--reduce to simmer 1 1/2 hours.
5
Remove the 5 bay leaves.
6
Cool to remove any fat from the top, preferably overnight.
7
Serve over weiner with onions, mustard, and grated cheddar for a cheese coney.
8
Serve over spaghetti for a chili spaghetti Serve over spaghetti with cheese for a 3-way; add onions for a 4-way, add beans for a 5-way.

610

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds beef, 1 quart tomato juice, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon cumin ground, and more.

Yes, Basic Cincinnati Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basic Cincinnati Chili

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