Best 10 Cincinnati Style Chili Rice Recipes

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Cincinnati style chili rice is a dish that combines the flavors of classic Cincinnati chili with the heartiness of rice. This dish is a favorite among locals and visitors alike, and can be found at many restaurants and food trucks throughout the city. Cincinnati chili is unique in that it is typically made with a blend of spices, including cinnamon, cumin, and cloves. The result is a chili that is both flavorful and aromatic. When paired with rice, Cincinnati chili creates a dish that is both satisfying and delicious.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CINCINNATI-STYLE CHILI



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

16 ounces tomato sauce
12 ounces tomato paste
1 yellow onion, grated
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 bay leaves
2 pounds ground beef (I use chuck)
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 pound spaghetti, cooked according to package directions and tossed in olive oil to prevent sticking
One 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained
1 white onion, diced
Two 8-ounce blocks Cheddar, grated
Hot sauce, optional
Oyster crackers, for serving

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.

CINCINNATI CHILI



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
Kosher salt
1 6-ounce can tomato sauce
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons chopped unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon cider or red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Freshly ground pepper
12 ounces spaghetti
1 19-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 pound grated cheddar cheese
Oyster crackers, for serving (optional)

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



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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-STYLE CHILI



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Categories     Beef     Garlic     Onion     Pasta     Super Bowl     Cheddar     Spice     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 8 cups, serving 6

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 onions, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 pounds ground beef chuck
1/3 cup chili powder
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon dried orégano, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
1 bay leaf
3 cups water
a 16-ounce can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
2 tablespoons molasses
spaghetti, kidney beans, chopped onion, grated Cheddar, and oyster crackers as traditional accompaniments if desired

Steps:

  • In a large heavy kettle cook the onions and the garlic in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until the onions are softened, add the beef, and cook the mixture, stirring and breaking up the lumps, until the beef is no longer pink. Add the chili powder, the paprika, the cumin, the coriander, the allspice, the orégano, the cayenne, the cinnamon, the cloves, and the mace and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the bay leaf, the water, the tomato sauce, the vinegar, and the molasses and simmer the mixture, uncovered, stirring occasionally and adding more water if necessary to keep the beef barely covered, for 2 hours, or until it is thickened but soupy enough to be ladled. Discard the bay leaf and season the chili with salt and pepper. The chili may be frozen or made 4 days in advance, cooled, uncovered, and kept covered and chilled. Serve the chili as is or in the traditional Cincinnati "five-way" style: Ladle the chili over the spaghetti and top it with the beans, the onion, the Cheddar, and the oyster crackers.

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

TRADITIONAL CINCINNATI CHILI



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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

1 quart water
1 lb raw ground beef
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans, undrained (pinto beans are fine too)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar (red wine vinegar works too)
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice (I tend to use closer to a full tsp. because I love it)
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
cooked spaghetti
shredded cheddar cheese

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.

CARRIE'S CINCINNATI CHILI



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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

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 6h20m

Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) whole tomatoes, crushed
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 bay leaves
Hot cooked spaghetti
Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese and additional chopped onion

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.

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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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.

THE BEST QUICK CINCINNATI CHILI



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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

8 ounces thin spaghetti
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 lb ground beef (pref. buffalo)
1 large onion
1 large green bell pepper
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
cayenne pepper
salt
1 (8 ounce) can kidney beans
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
fresh diced tomato
sour cream

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

Tips:

  • When cooking the beef, use a large pot so that the meat has plenty of room to brown. This will help to develop the flavor of the chili.
  • Do not overcook the beef. Overcooked beef will become tough and chewy.
  • Use a variety of chili peppers to create a complex flavor. Some popular choices include ancho, guajillo, and cayenne peppers.
  • Add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the chili for a rich, chocolatey flavor.
  • Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, and onions.

Conclusion:

Cincinnati-style chili is a unique and delicious dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. With its rich, flavorful broth and hearty toppings, this chili is sure to warm you up from the inside out. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and easy-to-make meal, give Cincinnati-style chili a try. You won't be disappointed!

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