Photo: Cincinnati Chili Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
- Kosher salt
- 1 6-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons chopped unsweetened chocolate
- 1 tablespoon cider or red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Freshly ground pepper
- 12 ounces cooked spaghetti
- 1 19-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 pound grated cheddar cheese
- Oyster crackers, for serving
Directions
Heat the oil in a medium Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat. Add half the chopped onions and the garlic and cook until soft, stirring, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin, allspice, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne and cloves. Cook, stirring, until fragrant. Add the beef and cook the mixture, stirring, until the beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon salt.
Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, bay leaf and 1 1/2 cups water; simmer the mixture, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thicker. Add the chocolate, vinegar and Worcestershire and cook until the mixture is thickened but still soupy, about 15 more minutes.
Discard the bay leaf and season the chili with the freshly ground pepper. Divide the spaghetti among bowls and top with the chili, beans, remaining onion and cheddar. Serve with the oyster crackers.
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By wayne.garmon100...
Windsor, 45
on February 09, 2012
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My Grandmother lived in Cincinnati for years. She handed down a recipe to my mother, which I lost. This, however is just as I remember Cincinnati chili. It is great!!! I do suggest the first time you try this you stick strickly to the recipe. After that if you feel you need to make changes, do so.
By ccaddick
Chino Hills, CA
on February 06, 2012
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I substituted 2 cups beef broth for the water. I also omitted the canned tomatoes for an extra small can of tomato sauce. I also used 2TBS. unsweetened cocoa powder because I didn't have the chocolate. Everything else I did the same . Amazingly delicious !! Everybody loved it.
Thanks for the recipe!
By carimarsh@hotma...
forest Hills, NY
on January 18, 2012
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This is a winner: I found a new way to enjoy chili,thanks to Guy F.
It came out fantastic,with a small amount of changes. I had no chocolate ,I forgot to buy it.Secondly I added a chili mix along with most of the other spices. With my left over chunky tomato sauce which I made already weks ago,I added it with a small amount of water and the W. Sauce too. Had enough to freese for another meal to. I enjoyed mostly taht the beans went on top with the cheese and onions. I will make this again. Thanks
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