Cincinnati chili con carne is a unique and flavorful dish that is a staple of Cincinnati cuisine. It is typically served over spaghetti with a generous helping of shredded cheddar cheese and oyster crackers. The chili is made with a blend of spices, including chili powder, cumin, and cinnamon, and is often topped with a dollop of sour cream. If you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, Cincinnati chili con carne is definitely worth trying. It's a perfect dish for a cold winter day or a casual get-together with friends and family.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CINCINNATI CHILI I
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
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
CINCINNATI CHILI CON CARNE
This recipe for Cincy's classic chili is an adaptation of one found in the International Chili Society's ''Official Chili Cookbook'' by Martina and William Neely. In this version, unsweetened chocolate adds depth, and a splash of vinegar lends a pleasant tang that cuts through the richness. Craig Claiborne and Pierre Franey brought it to The Times in 1981, and we've updated it here to include the traditional "five-way" serving suggestion: over cooked spaghetti sprinkled with grated cheddar cheese, kidney beans and diced white onion.
Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h40m
Yield 6 or more servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Put the broth in a pot or Dutch oven and add the beef a little at a time until it separates into small pieces. Bring to the boil. Cover and let simmer 30 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the onions. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are wilted and start to brown. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, hot red pepper, bay leaf and tomato sauce and bring to the boil.
- Add the tomato mixture to the meat mixture. Add the cider or vinegar and chocolate. Bring to a boil and cover. Simmer one hour. Refrigerate. When ready to serve, skim off the fat, reheat and serve over cooked spaghetti topped with cheese, beans and onion.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1041, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 92 grams, Fat 50 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 57 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 1596 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 2 grams
CINCINNATI CHILI
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- 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.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions. Drain well.
- 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 if desired.
AUTHENTIC CINCINNATI CHILI
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
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
CHEF JOHN'S CINCINNATI-STYLE CHILI
You'll love this chili if you tend to like foods from the Middle East, the Mediterranean, Greek food, or Indian food, because of the spices and flavor profile. If you don't, you won't. If you finish this dish off with some diced onions and grated Cheddar cheese like I did, you'll be enjoying what they call in Cincinnati a "Four-Way," because of the four components, but feel free to serve as you like.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Chili Without Beans Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Combine beef and tomato paste in a large pot. Rinse out the tomato paste can with a couple tablespoons of water and add to the pot with garlic, onion, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, allspice, cloves, black pepper, bay leaf, sugar, and salt. Add apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire, and cold water. Mash and stir with a potato masher or a large whisk to break up the meat into fine pieces.
- Place the pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until flavors come together and chili reaches your desired thickness, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until very tender, about 12 minutes. Drain.
- Taste chili and adjust seasoning. Remove and discard bay leaf. Ladle over spaghetti into serving bowls. Top with some onions and Cheddar cheese. Cut and scoop the noodles up with a fork like you're eating a casserole.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 752.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 151.5 mg, Fat 38.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 48.4 g, SaturatedFat 20.3 g, Sodium 1443.7 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
CHILI CON CARNE
At chili suppers, this chili con carne recipe always disappears first! It's nice at home, too, since the longer it sits in the refrigerator, the better the taste seems to get. -Janie Turner, Tuttle, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h50m
Yield 10 servings ( 2 1/2 qt.)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; crumble beef. Drain and set aside. , In the same pot, heat oil; saute onions until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the green pepper, salt, chili powder, bouillon, cayenne, cinnamon, cumin and oregano. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring until combined. , Add tomatoes and browned beef. Stir in water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 1 hour. Add beans and heat through. If desired top with sour cream and jalapeno.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 892mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
CINCINNATI CHILI
Cinnamon and cocoa give a rich brown color to hearty Cincinnati chili. This dish will warm you up on a cold day. -Edith Joyce, Parkman, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 2h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, pork and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add the beans, tomatoes, vinegar, cocoa, sauces, sugar and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours., Discard bay leaves. Serve with spaghetti. If desired, garnish with cheese, sour cream, tomatoes and onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 443mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
HOMEMADE CINCINNATI CHILI
The chocolate in this recipe threw me off at first, but now it's the only way I make chili. You'll find layers of delicious flavor in this heartwarming dish. It's well worth the time it takes! -Joyce Alm, Thorp, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5h25m
Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. , In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the beans, tomato sauce, broth, chili powder, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chocolate, cinnamon, cumin, salt, oregano, pepper and cloves. Stir in beef mixture. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until heated through. , Serve with spaghetti. If desired, serve with cheese and green onions., Freeze Option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary. Serve with spaghetti. If desired, serve with cheese and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 1141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
CINCINNATI-STYLE CHILI
My husband had this type of chili when visiting a friend in Ohio and was thrilled when I made it at home. Serving it with spaghetti, cheese, onions and beans makes it what Cincinnatians call five-way. -Tari Ambler, Shorewood, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 6h35m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook turkey, onions and garlic until turkey is no longer pink. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. , In a large bowl, combine tomato sauce, broth, vinegar, chocolate and seasonings; pour over turkey mixture. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours. , Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Remove bay leaf from chili. For each serving, place 3/4 cup spaghetti in a bowl. Top with about 2/3 cup chili, 3 tablespoons kidney beans, 2 tablespoons cheese and 1 tablespoon chopped onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 37g protein.
AWARD WINNING CHILI CON CARNE
This chili recipe is many years in the making and I have won several awards with it. I think you'll be pleased with it. You can alter it to your own spice levels to achieve your perfect chili. Garnish with shredded mozzarella cheese, and use corn chips for dipping.
Provided by CHEFJIMMY
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Beef Chili Recipes
Time 2h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook green pepper, and onion, until softened. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Crumble over bouillon cubes, and stir in wine; continue to cook for a few minutes. Stir in chopped tomatoes, garlic, and tomato paste. Season with paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, basil, oregano, and parsley. Stir in salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low. Cover, and simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in kidney beans, and hot pepper sauce. You can add the reserved tomato juice if more liquid is needed. Continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, corn meal, and water until smooth. Stir into chili, and cook for a further 10 minutes, or until chili has thickened up.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 85.8 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 1211.6 mg, Sugar 9.2 g
CINCINNATI-STYLE CHILI
Looking for a Cincinnati-Style dinner? Then check out this chili recipe made using Muir Glen® whole tomatoes and Progresso® dark red kidney beans that's ready in just 25 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook beef and about 1 1/2 cups of the onion in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown and onion is tender; drain.
- Stir in tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce and chili powder, breaking up tomatoes. Cook uncovered over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until desired consistency. Meanwhile, cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package.
- Cover and refrigerate half of chili for another meal. Spoon remaining chili over hot spaghetti; sprinkle with cheese and remaining onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
CARRIE'S CINCINNATI CHILI
Every time we have a gathering or company, folks request this. My husband convinced me to enter it in a local chili contest, and I won third place! It's quick and easy. If I don't have fresh garlic, I use minced garlic from a jar. -Carrie Birdsall, Dallas, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 6h20m
Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef and onion until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 6-8 minutes, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Add next 11 ingredients., Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours. Discard garlic clove and bay leaves. Serve over hot cooked spaghetti. If desired, top with shredded cheddar cheese and additional chopped onion. , Freeze option: Before adding toppings, cool chili. Freeze chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water or broth if necessary. Serve as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
TRADITIONAL CINCINNATI CHILI
I got this recipe from a college friend who grew up right outside of Cincinnati. The original recipe calls for twice as much ground beef and no beans, but I prefer the combination. This chili has an interesting blend of flavors and you can easily adjust amounts to your liking - I tend to measure all the spices with a generous hand! Don't be afraid to make it spicy because serving it on spaghetti sort of spreads out the heat. I have also added chopped bell peppers to this to add color, with good results. This freezes well. A couple of notes - browning the ground beef ahead of time works ok, but the consistency will be much different than if you crumble the raw meat into the water at the start (chunky vs. a kind of thickened sauce consistency). Also, this will work in a crock pot, but the end result is too thin and watery for my taste.
Provided by pattikay in L.A.
Categories Spaghetti
Time 1h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Pour water into a large cooking pot (5-qt size)
- Crumble raw ground beef into water.
- Add beans, onions, garlic, tomato paste, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and all of the spices, salt and peppers.
- Stir together and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer till meat is cooked and chili is thickened, from 45 minutes to an hour and a quarter (depending on how thick you like it).
- When chili is nearly done, prepare spaghetti (as much as you need - think in terms of how much you would want if this were spaghetti sauce).
- Place drained spaghetti on plates and ladle chili over it.
- Top with shredded cheddar.
CINCINNATI-STYLE CHILI
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 3h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For the chili: In a stockpot or Dutch oven, combine the tomato sauce, tomato paste, onions, chili powder, cocoa powder, sugar, kosher salt, cinnamon, cumin, garlic salt, allspice, pepper, cayenne, cloves, bay leaves, beef (do not brown first) and 2 cups water. Mix until combined. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for approximately 2 hours. Stir in the vinegar and simmer for another 30 minutes.
- To serve: Serve on a bed of spaghetti and top with the beans, onions and a mound of cheese (or any preferred combination). Add hot sauce, if desired, and eat with oyster crackers.
THE BEST QUICK CINCINNATI CHILI
A traditional recipe with all the Greek spices adapted to 20 minute cooking time. (Even tastier as leftovers!)
Provided by KidHeart
Categories Meat
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti noodles til tender. Set noodles aside. Heat oil on medium high and add ground beef in skillet. Wash hands and chop onion and bell pepper - adding to beef. Cook til browned.
- In separate pot, add spices, sauces, drained and rinsed beans, and diced tomatoes. (I believe it's Del Monte that has a small glass jar of diced tomatoes that are as good as fresh ones.)Simmer ingredients and pour in the beef mixture.
- Season with pepper and salt.
- Divide drained spaghetti among 4 serving bowls. Top with chili, shredded cheese, and sour cream. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.6, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 91.9, Sodium 971.5, Carbohydrate 62.8, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 8.9, Protein 41.3
CHEESY CINCINNATI CHILI
I love this, if you haven't tried it you need to. In Cincinnati the true enthusiasts have their Chili 1 to 5 ways: 1. Plain 2."Two Way" - Spaghetti & Chili 3."Three Way" - Chili, Spaghetti, and Cheddar Cheese 4."Four Way" - Chili, Spaghetti, Cheddar Cheese, and Onions 5."Five Way" - Chili, Spaghetti, Cheddar Cheese, Onions and Kidney Beans
Provided by Tonkcats
Categories Meat
Time 2h25m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a heavy gauge pot - heat oil, add beef until brown, add onions and water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and add tomato paste and all other ingredients and let simmer 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
- Adjust with salt & pepper to taste.
- Remove Bay Leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 814.1, Fat 83.7, SaturatedFat 33.9, Cholesterol 112.4, Sodium 88.5, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.9, Protein 10.2
AUTHENTIC CINCINNATI CHILI
I feel like this is pretty close to the real thing. Tastes more like Dixie Chili than Skyline or Goldstar, but if you live in an area that you can't get to a chili parlor, this will fix your craving!
Provided by lyzzibear
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 3h55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Crumble raw meat into cold water in medium stock pot. DO NOT brown meat.
- Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
- Lower heat and simmer for 3-4 hours.
- Serve over spaghetti with cheddar cheese and onions, on hotdogs with mustard, cheddar cheese and onions, or in a bowl with cheddar cheese, onions and oyster crackers. I put a little hotsauce on mine!
Tips:
- For an authentic Cincinnati-style chili, use a combination of ground beef, pork, and lamb.
- Toast the spices in oil before adding them to the chili to enhance their flavor.
- Add a touch of cinnamon and chocolate to the chili for a unique and delicious flavor profile.
- Use a good quality beer in the chili, as it will add depth and richness to the flavor.
- Simmer the chili for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions, and sour cream.
Conclusion:
Cincinnati chili is a unique and flavorful dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make chili recipe, give Cincinnati chili a try.
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