Cincinnati Chili Recipe

Name: Cincinnati Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 qt. water; 2 lb. ground beef; 2 medium onions, grated; 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce; 5 whole allspice; 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 4 Tbsp. chili powder; 1/2 oz. unsweetened baking chocolate or 1 1/2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar; 1 large bay leaf; 5 whole cloves; 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 2 cans chili beans, drained

Servings: persons

1 qt. water
2 lb. ground beef
2 medium onions, grated
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
5 whole allspice
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 tsp. ground cumin
4 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 oz. unsweetened baking chocolate or 1 1/2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
1 large bay leaf
5 whole cloves
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 cans chili beans, drained

1
Add beef to water in a 4-quart pot.
2
Stir until beef separates into a fine texture.
3
Boil slowly for 30 minutes.
4
Add remaining ingredients.
5
Stir to blend and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 3 hours.
7
Serve with bowls of cooked spaghetti, chopped raw onions and grated cheese.
8
Chili can be refrigerated overnight so that the fat can be lifted off before reheating.

890

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 qt. water, 2 lb. ground beef, 2 medium onions, grated, 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, 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.

Cincinnati Chili

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