Best 5 Cincinnati Chili 2 3 4 And 5 Way Recipes

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Cincinnati chili, a distinctive local specialty with a rich history, is a delicious and unique dish that has captivated taste buds for generations. Characterized by its hearty meat sauce, aromatic spices, and versatile serving options, this iconic dish has become a beloved staple in the culinary landscape of Cincinnati, Ohio. Whether you prefer the classic "2-way" with spaghetti, the indulgent "3-way" topped with cheese and onions, the hearty "4-way" with the addition of beans, or the ultimate "5-way" experience complete with oyster crackers, Cincinnati chili offers a flavorful journey that caters to diverse preferences. Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the best recipes to recreate this iconic dish, delving into the secrets of its savory sauce, the perfect toppings, and the techniques for achieving the authentic Cincinnati chili experience in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

EASY 5 WAY CINCINNATI CHILI RECIPE (JUST LIKE SKYLINE)



Easy 5 Way Cincinnati Chili Recipe (Just Like Skyline) image

This classic 5 Way Cincinnati Chili recipe is a family favorite and a copycat Skyline chili recipe - the whole family will love it!

Provided by Kimberly Stroh

Categories     Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 box, 16 oz, spaghetti, cooked, drained and kept warm for serving
1 lb ground beef (lean)
1/2 cup diced onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 can, 14.5 oz, diced tomatoes
1 can, 15 oz, tomato sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
Salt and pepper
Optional Toppings: Shredded Cheese (3-way), Diced Onions (4-Way), Canned Chili Beans (5-Way)

Steps:

  • Add beef, onion and garlic in a skillet. Heat over medium high heat until meat is brown and no longer pink.
  • Drain grease and return to pan.
  • Add tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, spices and chocolate.
  • Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently until chocolate is melted.
  • Season with salt and pepper and continue to simmer for 10 minutes so seasoning can mingle.
  • Serve on top of a bed of warm spaghetti pasta.
  • To make it 3 way, top with shredded cheese. To make it 4 way, add onions too. To make it 5 way Cincinnati Chili - add cheese, onoins and canned beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 79 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 20 grams fat, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 970 grams sodium, Sugar 11 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat

CINCINNATI CHILI 3, 4, OR 5 WAY



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Make and share this Cincinnati Chili 3, 4, or 5 Way recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 2h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 27

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped fine
1 celery rib, chopped fine
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped fine
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon mild paprika
2 teaspoons cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (10 ounce) can tomato puree
1 1/2 cups water (more or less)
16 ounces thin spaghetti or 16 ounces spaghettini, cooked al dente
1 (16 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
oyster crackers (optional)
hot pepper sauce (Frank's or Crystal preferred) (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pan brown ground beef along with onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic, breaking up meat as it cooks.
  • Drain any accumulated fat.
  • Add rest of ingredients to pan, mixing well.
  • Bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Adjust consistency with water as needed.
  • Serve your chili as follows (items for the 3,4, and 5 way listed in ingredients- others may require items not listed).
  • 3-Way: chili, spaghetti, and cheese.
  • 4-Way: a 3-Way plus onions or beans.
  • 5-Way: spaghetti, chili, onions, beans and cheese.
  • Chili spaghetti: spaghetti with chili.
  • Cheese coney: hot dog, bun, mustard, chili, and cheese.
  • Chili cheese sandwich: a coney minus the hot dog.
  • Cincinnati burrito: chili beans wrapped in a tortilla, topped with chili, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and black olives.
  • Cincinnati potato: baked jacket potato topped with chili, diced onions, beans and shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Chili-cheese fries: french fries topped with chili and shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Low-carb Coney: 3 small hot dogs (about 1 1/2 regular) in a bowl covered with chili and cheese.
  • Serve oyster crackers and hot sauce on the side (crackers doused with sauce) or as a topping, if desired.

CINCINNATI FIVE-WAY CHILI



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Created in 1922 by a northern Greek immigrant who wanted to put some of the Old Country spices into chili. This chili can be eaten several ways. One-way chili: spiced chili alone. Two-way chili: chili on top of spaghetti. Three-way chili: chili on top of spaghetti, topped with shredded cheese. Four-way chili: chili on top of spaghetti, topped with shredded cheese and chopped onion. Five-way chili: chili on top of spaghetti, topped with shredded cheese, chopped onion, and beans.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Meat

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup commercial barbecue sauce (a sweet, nonsmoky variety)
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate square
2 bay leaves
1 lb thick spaghetti, cooked
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and warmed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients; set aside.
  • In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add in ground beef; cook until meat is browned, breaking up into small crumbles with a wooden spoon.
  • When the beef is browned, add in onion, garlic, spice mix; stir/saute 1 minute.
  • Add in tomato sauce, water, BBQ sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, chocolate, and bay leaves.
  • Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
  • Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour (it should look more like a thick sauce than the chili most people are used to).
  • Remove bay leaves.
  • To serve five-way: distribute spaghetti among 8 bowls; spoon chili over spaghetti.
  • Top chili with cheddar cheese, onion, and kidney beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719.6, Fat 32.1, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 106.8, Sodium 1004.9, Carbohydrate 67.7, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 10.2, Protein 41

AUTHENTIC CINCINNATI CHILI



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This was handed down to me by Mom, a Cincinnati native. Skimming the fat makes this a healthier version than most, and gives it the right consistency. I like mine 4-way, with spaghetti, raw chopped onions, grated mild cheddar, and oyster crackers!

Provided by Melissa Hamilton

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chili Without Beans Recipes

Time 11h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 quart water, or amount to cover
2 onions, finely chopped
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
¼ cup chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
5 whole cloves
5 whole allspice berries
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Place the ground beef in a large pan, cover with about 1 quart of cold water, and bring to a boil, stirring and breaking up the beef with a fork to a fine texture. Slowly boil until the meat is thoroughly cooked, about 30 minutes, then remove from heat and refrigerate in the pan overnight.
  • The next day, skim the solid fat from the top of the pan, and discard the fat. Place the beef mixture over medium heat, and stir in the onions, tomato sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, chocolate, chili powder, salt, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, cloves, allspice berries, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 hours. Add water if necessary to prevent the chili from burning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 59.5 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 673.7 mg, Sugar 4 g

CINCINNATI CHILI I



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An unusual chili, with cinnamon, cloves, and even chocolate!

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chili Without Beans Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup chopped onion
2 pounds ground beef
¼ cup chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 bay leaf
½ (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
2 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Add beef, in batches if necessary, and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned.
  • 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.
  • It is the best if you now refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove the bay leaf. Reheat gently over medium heat. Serve over hot, drained spaghetti. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 100.2 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 659.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your chili.
  • Brown the meat well. This will help to develop the flavor and prevent the chili from being greasy.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. There are many different ways to make Cincinnati chili, so feel free to adjust the recipe to your own taste.
  • Let the chili simmer for a long time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped onions, and oyster crackers.

Conclusion:

Cincinnati chili is a unique and delicious dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. Whether you like it 2-way, 3-way, 4-way, or 5-way, there is a Cincinnati chili recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give Cincinnati chili a try.

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