Cincinnati Chili

Name: Cincinnati Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground beef; 4 cups water (may substitute 2 cups water, 2 cups beef broth); 6 ounces tomato paste; ½ cup finely diced onion; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon ground all spice; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 ounce dark chocolate (or 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder); 1 bay leaf; cooked spaghetti noodles; hot dogs; beans; diced onion; shredded cheddar cheese; oyster crackers

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:3h

Cincinnati Chili is a classic Midwestern recipe! This chili is nothing like you have ever had before! Slow simmered meat sauce is served over spaghetti noodles.

Updated at: Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:12:36 GMT