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cincinnati chili

blentz8 avatar
Recipe by
barbara lentz
@blentz8
beulah, MI

This is the real deal.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cincinnati chili

  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 15 oz
    tomato sauce
  • 1 c
    beef broth
  • 1 c
    finely chopped white onion, divided
  • 1/4 c
    tomato paste
  • 4 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 1 Tbsp
    each chipotle chili powder, paprika, and red wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    cumin
  • 1/2 tsp
    allspice
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    oregano
  • 1/4 tsp
    cloves
  • 1 Tbsp
    cocoa powder
  • 1 can
    kidney beans, drained (15 oz)
  • 1 lb
    spaghetti
  • 8 oz
    shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • sour cream

How To Make cincinnati chili

  • 1
    In a Dutch oven, add the ground beef and 2 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil.
  • 2
    Add the tomato sauce, broth, 1/2 cup white onion, garlic, bay leaf, chili powder, paprika, vinegar, salt, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, oregano, and cloves. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
  • 3
    Reduce to a simmer and simmer 1 hour. Add the cocoa powder and beans and simmer another hour.
  • 4
    Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water. Drain.
  • 5
    Plate the spaghetti. Then top with the meat sauce. Top with the remaining white onions, cheese and sour cream.
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