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Cincinnati Style Chili

Cincinnati Style Chili prepared dish

Cincinnati style chili is a unique blend of spices and flavors, offering a savory and slightly sweet sauce that pairs perfectly with spaghetti or hot dogs. This dish is often served with a variety of toppings, including shredded cheese, onions, and beans. Enjoy this comforting meal that brings a taste of the midwest to your table!

This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 60 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 60 min · Total: 80 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include shredded cheddar cheese, chili powder, black pepper, spaghetti.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 150 g shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 300 g spaghetti
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 500 ml water
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 500 g ground beef
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 stalks green onions (sliced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 400 g canned tomato sauce
  • 400 g kidney beans (drained and rinsed)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, cooking until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in the tomato sauce, water, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, bay leaf, salt, black pepper, and sugar.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook uncovered for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. While the chili simmers, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
  6. Remove the bay leaf from the chili and serve it over the cooked spaghetti.
  7. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, kidney beans, and sliced green onions as desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 480
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 850 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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