Cincinnati Chili

Name: Cincinnati Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef (80:20 is good); 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste; 4 cups water; 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 large onion, minced (about 3 cups); 6 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, optional; Oyster crackers; Finely shredded mild cheddar cheese; 1 (15.5-ounce) can small red kidney beans, drained and warmed; Minced yellow onion; Hot cooked spaghetti

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:3h 30min

Cincinnati chili is a meaty, rich, and uniquely spiced chili from Cincinnati, Ohio, served over hot spaghetti with your choice of toppings—we like cheese and oyster crackers!

Updated at: Sun, 20 Apr 2025 09:52:56 GMT