Cincinnati Chili Recipe

Name: Cincinnati Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil; 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped; 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef; 2 tbsp. chili powder; 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground allspice; 1/2 tsp. ground cloves; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. celery seed; 1 dried bay leaf; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper,; to taste; 2 cups tomato sauce; 1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder; 3/4 lb. dried spaghetti; 1 15-oz. can red kidney beans, rinsed; under hot water and drained; 4 cups finely grated cheddar cheese; Oyster crackers

Servings: persons

2 tbsp. olive oil
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
2 tbsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. celery seed
1 dried bay leaf
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper,
to taste
2 cups tomato sauce
1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 lb. dried spaghetti
1 15-oz. can red kidney beans, rinsed
under hot water and drained
4 cups finely grated cheddar cheese
Oyster crackers

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1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and half of the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 5-6 minutes. Add beef, chili powder, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, cumin, oregano, nutmeg, celery seed, bay leaf, and salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned, 6-8 minutes. Tilt skillet and spoon out and discard any accumulated fat. Add tomato sauce, cocoa powder, and 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, partially covered, until somewhat thick, about 25 minutes.
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2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add spaghetti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8-10 minutes; drain. Put beans into a small pot and cook over medium heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until hot throughout. Divide spaghetti between 4 large bowls. Top with chili, cheese, remaining onions, and beans. Serve hot, with oyster crackers on the side.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp. olive oil, 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped, 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef, 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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