Cincinnati Chili Recipe

Name: Cincinnati Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb natural ground beef (85/15 is what I prefer); 16 ounces spaghetti noodles; 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup water; 1 large diced yellow sweet onion; 1 -2 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ⅛ teaspoon clove; ⅛ teaspoon allspice; oyster crackers, and red or yellow sweet onion, to top

Servings: persons

1 lb natural ground beef (85/15 is what I prefer)
16 ounces spaghetti noodles
8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 large diced yellow sweet onion
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon chili powder
⅛ teaspoon clove
⅛ teaspoon allspice
oyster crackers, and red or yellow sweet onion, to top

1
Cook ground beef on stovetop over medium to medium high heat until browned through (about 5 minutes).
2
Add about 1/2 to 3/4 cup onion and the 1-2 cloves minced garlic and cook about 2 more minutes or until onion is translucent.
3
The key with the onion is to cut the pieces pretty small, almost minced, so they are not noticeable.
4
This is not your normal chunky chili, should be more of a saucy consistency.
5
Break up the meat while you are cooking also!
6
Then, pour into a large (2-3 quart) soup pot.
7
Add other ingredients (except cheese, noodles, crackers, and remainder of onion) and stir well.
8
Bring to rapid boil, stirring frequently.
9
Once mixture boils, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 50-60 minutes.
10
Meanwhile, boil spaghetti to desired tenderness and drain.
11
Layer in a bowl as follows: noodles, chili, onion, cheese, oyster crackers.
12
I recommend eating with a knife and fork.
13
Delicious!

1008

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb natural ground beef (85/15 is what I prefer), 16 ounces spaghetti noodles, 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 (29 ounce) can 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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