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 beef; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 4 cups water; 2 cups tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; ½ teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 4 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; 12 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 beef
2 medium onions, finely chopped
4 cups water
2 cups tomato sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cloves
12 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 a boil and add the ground beef.
2
Stir until the beef is separated and add the rest of the ingredients.
3
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 hours, or until thickened.
4
If way too thick, add extra tomato sauce and/or water.
5
Serve as a 'threeway,' on top of cooked spaghetti, covered in shredded mild cheddar.
6
Serve oyster crackers and hot sauce as accompaniments.

1260

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef, 2 medium onions, finely chopped, 4 cups water, 2 cups 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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