Cincinnati Chili

16 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 onions, chopped fine
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 pinch paprika
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups canned tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. 2
    Cook onions in oil until soft and browned around edges, about 8 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, oregano, cinnamon,1 teaspoon salt, pepper and allspice.
  4. 4
    Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. 5
    Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, vinegar and sugar.
  6. 6
    Add beef and stir to break up meat.
  7. 7
    Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chili is deep brown and slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
  8. 8
    Season with salt.
  9. 9
    Serve over a bed of cooked spaghetti.
  10. 10
    Top with oyster crackers, warmed canned beans, coarsely chopped onion and grated cheddar cheese. Add a pinch of paprika atop the cheese.

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