Cincinnati Chili I Recipe
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Cincinnati Chili I

By: MARBALET 
"An unusual chili, with cinnamon, cloves, and even chocolate!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (294)

 

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
  • 2 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 6 minutes.
  2. Add beef, in batches if necessary, and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned.
  3. Add chili powder, cinnamon, cumin, allspice, cloves, bay leaf, chocolate, beef broth, tomato sauce, cider vinegar, and red pepper. Stir to mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  4. It is the best if you now refrigerate overnight.
  5. Remove the bay leaf. Reheat gently over medium heat. Serve over hot, drained spaghetti. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 427 | Total Fat: 35g | Cholesterol: 100mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2006 by Gina C.   view full review
While the flavor of this chili is close to Skyline (not quite there though) the texture is all...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2008 by ERINMC2   view full review
I have been using this site since 2003 and this is the first time I've felt compelled to post....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2003 by COOKNMAN   view full review
Very, very good! This recipe is very true to what you will find in the Cincinnati Chili...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2007 by Faith   view full review
This is without a doubt one of my all time favorite recipes from this site. I have adapted it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2005 by SONOMALASS   view full review
This is very close to Skyline Chili (what I think of when I think of Cincinnati), except that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2006 by flip on a scooter   view full review
Of all the Cincinnati Chili recipes I've tried (incl. the ones you get from the Airport in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2005 by Andy F.   view full review
My grandma lived just outside of Cincinnati and had a chili recipe with nearly 100 ingredients...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2003 by AMANDAOH   view full review
I just moved from Cincinnati and wanted to represent my native city at my company's chili...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2003 by Shellygloo   view full review
This is an excellent recipe, indistinguishable from Skyline chili. Lovely spices, great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2003 by RYENNA   view full review
I loved this chili. My father's family is from Cincinnati and we are total Cincinnati chili...

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