Five-Way Cincinnati Chili Recipe

Name: Five-Way Cincinnati Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients; 2 medium onions, diced; 2 pounds ground beef; 3 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder; 1 (12-ounce) bottle of stout; 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 bay leaf; 4 cups water; Salt, to taste; For serving; fusilli pasta, cooked; sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; raw onion, diced

Servings: persons

Ingredients
2 medium onions, diced
2 pounds ground beef
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
1 (12-ounce) bottle of stout
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
4 cups water
Salt, to taste
For serving
fusilli pasta, cooked
sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
raw onion, diced

1
In a dutch oven, saute onions over medium-high heat 2-3 minutes - just until they start to sweat.
2
Add beef and cook until browned, about five minutes.
3
Add cocoa powder, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and cayenne powder. Coat the onions and beef thoroughly and cook 1 minute.
4
Deglaze the pan with stout. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes to cook out some of the alcohol.
5
Stir in tomato sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce.
6
Add beans, bay leaf, and garlic.
7
Cover with water. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer. Cook for 1 - 2 hours, until it has reduced to desired consistency. I let mine cook down until its a tad runnier than refried beans. Salt, taste, and adjust as it cooks.
8
Serve over cooked fusilli pasta. Top with shredded sharp cheddar cheese and raw diced onions.

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* 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: Ingredients, 2 medium onions, diced, 2 pounds ground beef, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Five-Way 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Five-Way Cincinnati Chili

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