Best Cincinnati Chili
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A thick, spiced meat sauce from Cincinnati tradition, served over spaghetti and topped with cheddar and onions. Complex flavors from warming spices like cinnamon and chocolate, best enjoyed with 'the works.'
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 2 pounds lean ground beef ((we use 85/15 but 80/20 is also a popular choice))
- 4 cups water
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 large onion (finely chopped (about 2 cups))
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2-3 Tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons beef bouillon
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 ounce unsweetened or bittersweet chocolate (chopped (optional))
- 2 bay leaves
- Cooked spaghetti noodles
- Shredded mild or medium cheddar cheese
- Chopped white or yellow onion
- Kidney beans (rinsed, drained, and warmed)
- Oyster crackers
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 125M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 2h
- Sodium
- 1342mg
- Total sugar
- 8g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 645mg
- Calcium
- 158mg
- Iron
- 5mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 1342MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.