Cincinnati Chili

Name: Cincinnati Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 onion (finely chopped); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef; 4 cups water; 15 ounces tomato sauce; 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground allspice; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 bay leaf; cooked spaghetti; shredded cheddar cheese; white onion (chopped); canned red kidney beans (or chili beans)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:2h 15min

Cincinnati chili is a savory ground beef sauce simmered with tomato, cocoa, cinnamon, and warm spices. Spoon it over spaghetti and pile on cheese, onions, and beans.

Updated at: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:51:58 GMT