Cincinnati Style Chili Recipe

Name: Cincinnati Style Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs uncooked ground beef; 3 quarts water; 1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice; 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder; 4 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 4 tablespoons cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 bay leaves; 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; ¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 teaspoons sweet paprika; 4 beef bouillon cubes; 2 medium onions (finely diced); 1 (12 ounce) bag oyster crackers; 2 (8 ounce) bags sharp cheddar cheese; 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans chili beans; 1 (32 ounce) box spaghetti

Servings: persons

4 lbs uncooked ground beef
3 quarts water
1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
4 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cloves
4 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 bay leaves
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 teaspoons sweet paprika
4 beef bouillon cubes
2 medium onions (finely diced)
1 (12 ounce) bag oyster crackers
2 (8 ounce) bags sharp cheddar cheese
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans chili beans
1 (32 ounce) box spaghetti

1
Combine water & all spices into a 6 quart or larger stock pot or dutch oven.
2
Add ground beef, breaking it up a little at a time.
3
Let it come to a rolling boil.
4
Boil for 15 min intervals.
5
Stirring occassionally.(approx.
6
1 hour or until desired consistency).
7
It will cook down quite a bit.
8
Sauce will get thicker as it cools.
9
Cook spaghetti noodles per package directions.
10
When sauce is done, put spaghetti noodles in a bowl.
11
Add desired amount of sauce, beans, cheese, onions and oyster crackers on top of noodles.

1751

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

Carbs

124

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs uncooked ground beef, 3 quarts water, 1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice, 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Cincinnati Style 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cincinnati Style Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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