Best Cincinnati Chili Recipe

Name: Best Cincinnati Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/3 cup chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 bay leaf; 0.5 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate square; 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup white onion, chopped; 1 lb cooked spaghetti

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground beef
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/3 cup chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 bay leaf
0.5 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate square
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup white onion, chopped
1 lb cooked spaghetti

1
Bring 2 cans of beef broth to a low boil, add beef. Work with potato masher to smooth and break up chunks. Cook until smooth texture is obtained about 45 minute Cool and remove fat from surface with turkey baster or spoon.
2
Add chili powder, onion powder, cinnamon, cumin, cardamom, allspice, ground cloves, bay leaf, chocolate, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cider vinegar, and sugar, mix well. Bring to a boil then lower to a low simmer until it reduces and thickens, stirring occasionally about 1.5 hours.
3
Cool and refrigerate over night.
4
Reheat thoroughly and Serve over spaghetti. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, raw white onion, hot sauce and oyster crackers as desired.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/3 cup chili powder, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Best 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.

Best Cincinnati Chili

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