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

Emmanuel frank
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This chili is so good! I love the combination of spices and the hint of sweetness from the chocolate. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again and again.


sumaira khalid
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This is the best chili I've ever had. The flavor is amazing and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Jay mission
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I've never had Cincinnati-style chili before, but this recipe was a great introduction. The flavor is amazing and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.


Nashay Cole
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This chili is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of spices and the hint of sweetness from the chocolate. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Mz.Natural Beauty
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I've been looking for a good Cincinnati-style chili recipe for a while and I'm so glad I found this one. It's everything I was hoping for and more. The flavor is amazing and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Muhammad Haris
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This is the best Cincinnati-style chili recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Charles Jackola
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I made this chili for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rana Imtiaz Ahmad
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This chili is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I love that it can be made ahead of time and reheated when you're ready to eat. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Adrena Dreamy Body
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I've never had Cincinnati-style chili before, but this recipe was a great introduction. The flavor is amazing and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.


Umer Designs
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This chili is so good! I love the combination of spices and the hint of sweetness from the chocolate. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again and again.


Aksam Mozesto
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I made this chili for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. The flavor is amazing and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Hassan Bajila
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This chili is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I love that it can be made ahead of time and reheated when you're ready to eat. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Mariana Alexandra
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I've been looking for a good Cincinnati-style chili recipe for a while and I'm so glad I found this one. It's everything I was hoping for and more. The flavor is amazing and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Vincent Masinga
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This chili is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of spices and the hint of sweetness from the chocolate. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Ricky FortuneGh
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I made this chili for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.


Aryan Fahim
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This is the best Cincinnati-style chili recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.