Cincinnati Chili

5 from 5 votes

Ground Beef and tomatoes are simmered together with a unique blend of spices to create the iconic Cincinnati Chili recipe.

Prep Time15

Cook Time3

Total Time5 15

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 288kcal

Author: Rachel

Ingredients

Chili

2 lbs Ground Beef
2 cups Water
28 oz Canned Whole Tomatoes broken up slightly (they will break up more during cooking)
4 cloves Garlic minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup Chili Powder
2 tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
¼ teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
2 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
¼ teaspoon Ground Cloves
2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Optional
1 teaspoon Salt

5 Way Toppings

Spaghetti Noodles cooked
1 can Dark kidney beans
1 cup Yellow Onion diced
6 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded
oyster Crackers

Instructions

In a large pot over medium heat, brown 2 lbs Ground Beef. Cut into small pieces as you cook. Drain.
Add 2 cups Water and bring to a simmer.
Add the rest of the ingredients (28 oz Canned Whole Tomatoes, 4 cloves Garlic, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, ¼ cup Chili Powder, 2 tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, ¼ teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper, 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin, 2 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar, ¼ teaspoon Ground Cloves, 2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg, 1 teaspoon Salt). Taste test Simmer on low, uncovered, for 1-1.5 hours. Add water if the chili becomes too thick.
Serve over Spaghetti Noodles piled high with cheddar cheese or over hotdogs. Additional serving ideas and "ways" are included in the notes below.

Notes

My family recipe variation: I add 1 cup of diced yellow onions with the ground beef and cook until translucent and the beef is browned. I also add1 14.5oz can of dark red kidney beans and the liquid into the pot about 15-30 minutes before it is finished cooking.

How To Serve

3-Way. Serve chili over spaghetti noodles and top with mounded shredded cheddar cheese.
4-Way. A 3-way plus diced yellow onions.
5-Way. A 3-way plus diced yellow onions and dark red kidney beans.
In a bowl. Add oyster crackers, shredded cheddar cheese, and onions or additional dark red kidney beans.
Coneys. MY FAVORITE! Serve a warm hot dog in a bun smothered with chili. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, onions, and/or dark red kidney beans if desired.
A burrito. Rolled soft tortilla filled with chili, tomatoes, lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream.

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