cincinnati chili 2, 3, 4, and 5 way

Florala, AL
Updated on Sep 18, 2012

The Chili in Cincinnati is like chili nowhere else. the original recipe was developed by cooks in the Greek-owned chili parlors and was served over hot spaghetti with and assortment of toppings. A great tailgating recipe with the the toppings available for do-it-your-self. Great served with Sour Cream Corn Muffins and cold beer.

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yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 2-8 ounces cans tomato sauce
  • 2 cups onions, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 - bay leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice, ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves, ground
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 pound lean ground pork
  • 1 pound thin spaghetti, broken in half, cooked and tossed with 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • TOPPINGS
  • 2 cups hot kidney beans
  • 2 cups onion, chopped
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

How To Make cincinnati chili 2, 3, 4, and 5 way

  • Step 1
    In a deep kettle combine all the chili ingredients except meat and spaghetti. Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Step 2
    Crumble in the meat gradually and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 hours, uncovered, until chili is as thick as you would like.
  • Step 3
    Discard bay leaves. Serve in large flat soup bowls over cooked, hot spaghetti; with with toppings.
  • Step 4
    How Cincinnati eats Chili: 2-way = spaghetti w/chili 3-way = spaghetti, chili, shredded cheddar cheese on top 4-way = spaghetti, chili, onions or Red Kidney beans, shredded cheddar cheese on top 5-way = spaghetti, chili, onions, red kidney beans, shredded cheddar cheese on top

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