Cincinnati Chili

15 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb natural ground beef (85/15 is what I prefer)
  • 16 ounces spaghetti noodles
  • 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 large diced yellow sweet onion
  • 1 -2 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 18 teaspoon clove
  • 18 teaspoon allspice
  • oyster crackers, and red or yellow sweet onion, to top

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook ground beef on stovetop over medium to medium high heat until browned through (about 5 minutes).
  2. 2
    Add about 1/2 to 3/4 cup onion and the 1-2 cloves minced garlic and cook about 2 more minutes or until onion is translucent.
  3. 3
    The key with the onion is to cut the pieces pretty small, almost minced, so they are not noticeable.
  4. 4
    This is not your normal chunky chili, should be more of a saucy consistency.
  5. 5
    Break up the meat while you are cooking also!
  6. 6
    Then, pour into a large (2-3 quart) soup pot.
  7. 7
    Add other ingredients (except cheese, noodles, crackers, and remainder of onion) and stir well.
  8. 8
    Bring to rapid boil, stirring frequently.
  9. 9
    Once mixture boils, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 50-60 minutes.
  10. 10
    Meanwhile, boil spaghetti to desired tenderness and drain.
  11. 11
    Layer in a bowl as follows: noodles, chili, onion, cheese, oyster crackers.
  12. 12
    I recommend eating with a knife and fork.
  13. 13
    Delicious!

Products Matching These Ingredients

More Recipes to Try