cincinnati chili

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beulah, MI
Updated on Mar 3, 2025

This is the real deal.

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

Ingredients

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

How To Make cincinnati chili

  • Step 1
    In a Dutch oven, add the ground beef and 2 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 3
    Reduce to a simmer and simmer 1 hour. Add the cocoa powder and beans and simmer another hour.
  • Step 4
    Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water. Drain.
  • Step 5
    Plate the spaghetti. Then top with the meat sauce. Top with the remaining white onions, cheese and sour cream.

Discover More

Category: Chili
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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