Fairly Authentic Cincinnati Chili Recipe

Name: Fairly Authentic Cincinnati Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 cups water; 15 ounces tomato sauce; 12 ounces tomato paste; 2 lbs ground chuck; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 4 bay leaves; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate; 2 lbs spaghetti; 1 onion, chopped, for garnish; 14 ounces red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, then nuked a bit prior to serving; 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded; oyster crackers, to taste

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups water
15 ounces tomato sauce
12 ounces tomato paste
2 lbs ground chuck
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 bay leaves
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
2 lbs spaghetti
1 onion, chopped, for garnish
14 ounces red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, then nuked a bit prior to serving
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
oyster crackers, to taste

1
Saute the onion in the olive oil until translucent.
2
Add the water, tomato sauce and tomato paste and stir.
3
Add the beef WITHOUT BROWNING IT.
4
Break it up and stir.
5
Add the rest of the ingredients up to and including the chocolate.
6
Simmer at least 1 hour, preferably 2 or 3 until spaghetti sauce consistency.
7
Boil spaghetti to al dente.
8
And now the 'ways':.
9
One-way: Chili alone with some oyster crackers.
10
Two-ways: Chili on spaghetti.
11
Three-ways: Chili on spaghetti with cheese on top.
12
Four-ways: Chili on spaghetti with chopped onion, then cheese on top.
13
Five-ways: Chili on spaghetti with onions, kidney beans, then cheese on top.
14
Offer extra chili flakes to the hot-heads.

644

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 cups water, 15 ounces tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Fairly Authentic 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.

Fairly Authentic Cincinnati Chili

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