Cincinnati Chili (Optional Hidden Liver)

Name: Cincinnati Chili (Optional Hidden Liver)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 2 onions, finely diced; 6 cloves garlic; 2 lb 80/20 ground beef; 1/2 lb (8oz) pureed liver, optional; 1 tbsp kosher salt; 3/8 cup (6 tbsp) cocoa powder; 1/4 cup chili powder; 1 tbsp cinnamon; 1 tbsp allspice; 2 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp cayenne; 29oz can tomato sauce (not pasta sauce or pizza sauce); 3 cups bone broth; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 bay leaves; Spaghetti; Finely shredded cheddar cheese; Beans; Diced onion

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1h

This authentic Cincinnati chili is full of savory, meaty flavor with warm Mediterranean spices. Serve it over spaghetti or a hot dog with beans and/or diced onions and a heap of cheese for the classic Cincy experience!

Updated at: Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:19:43 GMT