Quick Cincinnati-Style Chili Recipe

Name: Quick Cincinnati-Style Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 lb ground beef chuck (preferably 80% lean); 1 (28- to 32-oz) can whole tomatoes including juice, chopped; 1 tablespoon molasses; Accompaniment: sour cream

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb ground beef chuck (preferably 80% lean)
1 (28- to 32-oz) can whole tomatoes including juice, chopped
1 tablespoon molasses
Accompaniment: sour cream

1
Heat oil in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then saute onion, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes.
2
Add bell peppers and saute, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes.
3
Add chili powder, cocoa, salt, cinnamon, and pepper and cook, stirring, about 1 minute.
4
Add beef and cook, stirring and breaking up lumps, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
5
Add tomatoes with juice and molasses and simmer briskly, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5 to 8 minutes.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice, 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Quick 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.

Quick Cincinnati-Style Chili

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