Cincinnati Chili 3, 4, Or 5 Way Recipe

Name: Cincinnati Chili 3, 4, Or 5 Way
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Chili; 2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 onion, chopped fine; 1 celery rib, chopped fine; 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped fine; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon mild paprika; 2 teaspoons cocoa; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (10 ounce) can tomato puree; 1 1/2 cups water (more or less); For the Rest; 16 ounces thin spaghetti or 16 ounces spaghettini, cooked al dente; 1 (16 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped; 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded; oyster crackers (optional); hot pepper sauce (Frank's or Crystal preferred) (optional)

Servings: persons

For the Chili
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped fine
1 celery rib, chopped fine
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped fine
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon mild paprika
2 teaspoons cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (10 ounce) can tomato puree
1 1/2 cups water (more or less)
For the Rest
16 ounces thin spaghetti or 16 ounces spaghettini, cooked al dente
1 (16 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
oyster crackers (optional)
hot pepper sauce (Frank's or Crystal preferred) (optional)

1
In a large pan brown ground beef along with onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic, breaking up meat as it cooks.
2
Drain any accumulated fat.
3
Add rest of ingredients to pan, mixing well.
4
Bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
5
Adjust consistency with water as needed.
6
Serve your chili as follows (items for the 3,4, and 5 way listed in ingredients- others may require items not listed).
7
3-Way: chili, spaghetti, and cheese.
8
4-Way: a 3-Way plus onions or beans.
9
5-Way: spaghetti, chili, onions, beans and cheese.
10
Chili spaghetti: spaghetti with chili.
11
Cheese coney: hot dog, bun, mustard, chili, and cheese.
12
Chili cheese sandwich: a coney minus the hot dog.
13
Cincinnati burrito: chili beans wrapped in a tortilla, topped with chili, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and black olives.
14
Cincinnati potato: baked jacket potato topped with chili, diced onions, beans and shredded cheddar cheese.
15
Chili-cheese fries: french fries topped with chili and shredded cheddar cheese.
16
Low-carb Coney: 3 small hot dogs (about 1 1/2 regular) in a bowl covered with chili and cheese.
17
Serve oyster crackers and hot sauce on the side (crackers doused with sauce) or as a topping, if desired.

928

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 29 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Chili, 2 lbs lean ground beef, 1 onion, chopped fine, 1 celery rib, chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Cincinnati Chili 3, 4, Or 5 Way 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cincinnati Chili 3, 4, Or 5 Way

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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