Cincinnati Chili Con Carne Recipe

Name: Cincinnati Chili Con Carne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups beef broth; 2 pounds ground beef; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 cups finely chopped onions; 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic; 1/4 cup chili powder or more to taste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper or more to taste; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups fresh or canned tomato sauce; 2 tablepoons cider or white vinegar; 1/2 ounce (one-half square) unsweetened chocolate; Salt, to taste; 1 pound spaghetti, cooked; 8 ounces sharp cheddar, finely grated; 1 15-oz. can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 small white onion, finely diced; Oyster crackers, for serving

Servings: persons

4 cups beef broth
2 pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups finely chopped onions
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1/4 cup chili powder or more to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper or more to taste
1 bay leaf
2 cups fresh or canned tomato sauce
2 tablepoons cider or white vinegar
1/2 ounce (one-half square) unsweetened chocolate
Salt, to taste
1 pound spaghetti, cooked
8 ounces sharp cheddar, finely grated
1 15-oz. can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 small white onion, finely diced
Oyster crackers, for serving

1
Put the broth in a kettle and add the beef a little at a time until it separates into small pieces.
2
Bring to the boil.
3
Cover and let simmer 30 minutes.
4
Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the onions.
5
Cook, stirring often, until the onions are wilted and start to brown.
6
Set aside.
7
Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, hot red pepper, bay leaf and tomato sauce and bring to the boil.
8
Add the tomato mixture to the meat mixture.
9
Add the cider or vinegar and chocolate.
10
Bring to a boil and cover.
11
Simmer one hour.
12
Refrigerate.
13
When ready to serve, skim off the fat, reheat and serve over cooked spaghetti topped with cheese, beans and onion.

1025

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups beef broth, 2 pounds ground beef, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 cups finely chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Cincinnati Chili Con Carne 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cincinnati Chili Con Carne

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Variations & substitutions

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