Skyline Chili Recipe

Name: Skyline Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 quart water; 2 pounds ground chuck; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 5 cloves garlic, minced in a garlic press; 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce; 2 Tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 10 peppercorns, ground; 8 whole allspice, ground; 8 whole cloves, ground; 1 large bay leaf; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1/2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, grated

Servings: persons

1 quart water
2 pounds ground chuck
2 medium onions, finely chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced in a garlic press
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 Tablespoons cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
10 peppercorns, ground
8 whole allspice, ground
8 whole cloves, ground
1 large bay leaf
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
1 and 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1/2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, grated

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Bring water to boil in a 4-6 quart pot. Add the ground chuck (don't brown it first, just add it to the boiling water raw.) Stir until seperated and reduce heat to simmer.
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Add onions and garlic
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tomato sauce
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apple cider vinegar
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Worcestershire sauce
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pepper
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allspice, cloves, bay leaf, salt, cinnamon and cumin
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cayenne pepper and grated chocolate
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Return to a boil. Reduce to a low simmer for 2 and 1/2 hours, uncovered.
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Stir frequently.
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Cool uncovered and refrigerate over night.
12
Skim most of the fat off the top and discard. Discard bay leaf.
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Reheat and serve over hot spaghetti noodles, cooked al dente.
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Here are the classic Cincinnati Chili combinations:
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Two Way:
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spaghetti and chili
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Three Way:
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spaghetti, chili, and grated cheddar cheese
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Four Way:
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spaghetti, chili, grated cheddar cheese, and chopped onion
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Five Way:
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spaghetti, chili, grated cheddar, chopped onion and red kidney beans
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*note-we prefer chili beans to kidney beans, so we use those instead
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Enjoy!

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 quart water, 2 pounds ground chuck, 2 medium onions, finely chopped, 5 cloves garlic, minced in a garlic press, and more.

Yes, Skyline 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.

Skyline Chili

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