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.
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47_Uziar Khan
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I made this chili without the meat. It was still delicious! I used a combination of beans and lentils, and it turned out great.
Evan Banks
[email protected]This chili was a lot of work, but it was worth it. It's the best chili I've ever had. I'll definitely be making it again.
Michael Schenk
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my chili turned out bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't have any flavor. I'm disappointed.
Faizan QURESHI
[email protected]This chili was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less chili powder. Otherwise, the recipe was great.
Dustin Parker
[email protected]I'm from Cincinnati, and I can say that this chili is the real deal. It's got all the classic flavors, and it's just the right amount of spicy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Brendan Nell
[email protected]This chili was amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex. I loved the way the chocolate added a hint of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Mpume Ntuli
[email protected]I've been making this Cincinnati chili recipe for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect chili for a crowd, and it's also great for leftovers. I highly recommend this recipe!
Jeremy Iglesias
[email protected]This Cincinnati chili is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I love serving it on a cold winter day with a side of cornbread.
Clyd Valerio
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chili, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I love the way the spices blend together. I'll definitely be making this again.
Rahman Ali
[email protected]This chili was delicious! I made it for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Subel Ahmed
[email protected]I've tried many Cincinnati chili recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The combination of spices is perfect, and the chili has just the right amount of heat. I highly recommend this recipe!
Oscar Kudah
[email protected]This Cincinnati chili recipe is a keeper! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I love that it uses common ingredients that I usually have on hand. My family loved it, and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.