Cincinnati Chili Recipe

Name: Cincinnati Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 onions, chopped fine; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1 pinch paprika; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups canned tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar; 1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped fine
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 pinch paprika
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups canned tomato sauce
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef

1
Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2
Cook onions in oil until soft and browned around edges, about 8 minutes.
3
Add garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, oregano, cinnamon,1 teaspoon salt, pepper and allspice.
4
Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5
Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, vinegar and sugar.
6
Add beef and stir to break up meat.
7
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chili is deep brown and slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
8
Season with salt.
9
Serve over a bed of cooked spaghetti.
10
Top with oyster crackers, warmed canned beans, coarsely chopped onion and grated cheddar cheese. Add a pinch of paprika atop the cheese.

840

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* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 onions, chopped fine, 1 garlic clove, minced, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 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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