Cincinnati Chili Recipe

Name: Cincinnati Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground chuck; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 1 quart water; 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 4 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 bay leaf, crumbled; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 drops Tabasco sauce; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 beef bouillon cubes

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground chuck
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 quart water
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 bay leaf, crumbled
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
4 drops Tabasco sauce
2 teaspoons paprika
2 beef bouillon cubes

1
Bring the water to the boil and add the ground beef. Stir until the beef is separated and add the rest of the ingredients.
2
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 3 hours, or until thickened. Cool, then refrigerate overnight. Skim off any accumulated fat and reheat the chili.
3
Serves with any or all of the following accompaniments:
4
1 way: cooked spaghetti.
5
2 way: finely grated cheddar cheese
6
3 way: chopped raw onion
7
4 way: cooked kidney beans
8
5 way: oyster crackers.

197

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground chuck, 2 medium onions, finely chopped, 1 quart water, 2 (8 ounce) 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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