skyline chili wannabe

Name: Skyline Chili Wannabe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) ground beef (can use pork or venison); 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1/4 cup(s) bacon, cooked & crumbled; 1 1/2 cup(s) onion, chopped; 1 cup(s) green bell pepper, chopped; 1 can(s) 15 oz. diced tomatoes; 1 can(s) 15 oz tomato sauce; 4 ounce(s) tomato paste; 4-5 clove(s) garlic, minced; 2 tablespoon(s) cocoa powder, unsweetened; 2 tablespoon(s) mild chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1/2 cup(s) red wine; 2 tablespoon(s) sugar (or honey) to taste; - crushed red pepper, to taste; 1 pound(s) spaghetti, dry; minced onions; grated cheddar cheese

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Lori L (JostLori)

San Diego

Updated on Apr 20, 2023

Skyline Chili is an iconic brand from Cincinnati that's kept its recipe secret for over 70 years. This is an attempt to copy it. Skyline serves it as "ways". A 3-way is Spaghetti, Chili, Cheese. A 4-way is Spaghetti, Chili, Cheese and onions OR beans. A 5-way is Spaghetti, Chili, Cheese, Onions and Beans. The creator of Skyline Chili was a Greek immigrant, which explains somewhat the complex flavors of this chili, which is unlike any you've had before.

Rate

prep time 25 Min

cook time 50 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef (can use pork or venison)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup bacon, cooked & crumbled
1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 can 15 oz. diced tomatoes
1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
4 ounces tomato paste
4-5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons cocoa powder, unsweetened
2 tablespoons mild chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup red wine
2 tablespoons sugar (or honey) to taste
- crushed red pepper, to taste
1 pound spaghetti, dry
minced onions
grated cheddar cheese

How To Make skyline chili wannabe

Step 1

In a dutch oven or large saucepan, brown the meat. Remove meat and set aside. Drain the fat from the pan.

Step 2

Add the oil to the same pan. Saute the onion and bell pepper until the onion is translucent. Transfer the onion/pepper mixture to the bowl with the meat. Set aside.
Step 3

Add the rest of the ingredients (except pasta and garnishes) to the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Add the meat/veggie mixture. Bring back to a simmer and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
Step 4

Note: this chili is better when prepared a day in advance, which allows the flavors to meld.
Step 5

Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti. Drain. Serve the chili over the spaghetti. Garnish as desired with the onions and/or cheese.
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