Best 7 Cincinnati Style Chili Recipes

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Cincinnati is known for its unique and delicious style of chili. This hearty dish is made with a blend of spices, tomatoes, and ground beef, and is typically served over spaghetti with a pile of shredded cheddar cheese and diced onions. While there are many different recipes for Cincinnati-style chili, there are a few key ingredients that are essential to making an authentic bowl of this beloved dish.

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CHEF JOHN'S CINCINNATI-STYLE CHILI



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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

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 yellow onion, diced
¼ cup chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons white sugar
3 teaspoons kosher salt, or more to taste
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
6 cups cold water
1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
1 tablespoon diced onion, or to taste
4 cups grated Cheddar cheese, or to taste

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

CINCINNATI-STYLE CHILI



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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

2 pounds extra-lean ground turkey
2 medium onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 package (16 ounces) whole wheat spaghetti
TOPPINGS:
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 medium onion, chopped

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.

QUICK CINCINNATI-STYLE CHILI



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Beef     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Bell Pepper     Fall     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb ground beef chuck (preferably 80% lean)
1 (28- to 32-oz) can whole tomatoes including juice, chopped
1 tablespoon molasses
Accompaniment: sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes. Add bell peppers and sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add chili powder, cocoa, salt, cinnamon, and pepper and cook, stirring, about 1 minute.
  • Add beef and cook, stirring and breaking up lumps, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes with juice and molasses and simmer briskly, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5 to 8 minutes.

CINCINNATI-STYLE CHILI



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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

1 pound ground beef
2 large onions, chopped (2 cups)
2 cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ whole tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, undrained
2 cans (8 oz each) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 package (7 oz) spaghetti
1 1/4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (5 oz)

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

CINCINNATI-STYLE CHILI & RICE



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Love the cinnamon, cocoa, and chili flavors of classic Cincinnati Chili? This version of Cincinnati-style chili is ready in only 30 minutes!

Provided by Knorr

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Knorr®

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 ½ cups water
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 (5.5 ounce) package Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Beef flavor

Steps:

  • Season ground beef with salt and pepper if desired. Heat large deep nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned and onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in cocoa, chili powder, garlic and cinnamon and cook, stirring, until beef is coated and mixture is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in water and tomato sauce and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Stir in Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Beef flavor; reduce heat and simmer covered until rice is tender, about 7 minutes. Let stand 3 minutes before serving. Serve, if desired, with kidney beans, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onion, finely chopped red pepper and oyster crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.9 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 632.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

CINCINNATI-STYLE CHILI WITH CHORIZO



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Each week when i go grocery shopping at Publix there is a lady always cooking recipes so my daughter and i try them this one was so good. We got our ingredients and cooked it ourselves, my husband liked it and he is a picking eater.

Provided by Brenda Smith

Categories     Chili

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb fresh chorizo sausage (or ground beef)
8 oz fresh pre-diced onions (1 1/2 cups) divided
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp apple pie spice
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/4 c tomato sauce
1 1/4 c reduced-sodium beef broth
1 Tbsp cider vinegar
16 oz thin spaghetti pasta

Steps:

  • 1. PREP: *Bring water to a boil for pasta. *Remove casing from sausage.
  • 2. STEPS: 1. Preheat stock pot on medium 2-3 minutes. Add chorizo and 1/2 cup onions; cook 2-3 minutes, stirring to crumble meat, or until onions are softened.
  • 3. 2.Combine chili powder, cocoa powder,apple pie spice, and cumin, then add to meat; 1-2 minutes to blend flavors.
  • 4. 3. Stir in tomato sauce, broth, and cider vinegar; 8-10 minutes or until chili thickens and liquid reduces.
  • 5. 4. Cook pasta following package instructions. Serve chili over pasta; top with remaining 1 cup onions

CINCINNATI-STYLE CHILI



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Spaghetti topped with hot chili - it's got all the food groups!

Provided by KDCG

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 ounces spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (12 ounce) package frozen burger-style crumbles
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large frying pan. Saute onion until tender. Mix in burger-style crumbles and garlic; cook until the crumbles have browned.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, water, chopped tomatoes, vinegar, chili powder, cinnamon, paprika, allspice, light brown sugar, cocoa, and hot sauce. Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture begins to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes until sauce thickens.
  • While the sauce is thickening, bring a large pot of salted water to boil; place spaghetti in the water and bring it to a boil again. Cook until al dente. Drain well.
  • Stir beans into the chili and mix lightly.
  • Spoon cooked spaghetti into bowls and top with chili. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 769 calories, Carbohydrate 74.8 g, Cholesterol 29.7 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 14.6 g, Protein 88.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1787.5 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the taste of your Cincinnati-style chili. Use fresh, ripe tomatoes, lean ground beef, and flavorful spices.
  • Brown the meat well: Browning the meat adds flavor and depth to the chili. Be sure to brown the meat in a hot pan until it is no longer pink.
  • Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes: The longer you simmer the chili, the more time the flavors will meld together. For the best flavor, simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes, or even longer if you have time.
  • Add chocolate: Chocolate is a secret ingredient in Cincinnati-style chili. It adds a subtle sweetness and richness to the chili that makes it unique. Use unsweetened chocolate or cocoa powder.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Cincinnati-style chili is traditionally served with shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions, and oyster crackers. However, you can also add other toppings, such as sour cream, hot sauce, or jalapeños.

Conclusion:

Cincinnati-style chili is a unique and flavorful dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. With its rich, savory broth, tender meat, and variety of toppings, it's easy to see why this chili is so popular. Whether you're a Cincinnati native or just a fan of good food, I encourage you to give Cincinnati-style chili a try. You won't be disappointed!

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