Traditional Cincinnati Chili

In Cincinnati, a "five-way" is a plate of spaghetti topped with chili with beans, onions, and cheese. This hearty chili recipe is all that and more.


Traditional Cincinnati Chili


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 5    bay leavesOn Sale
  • 1  tsp.  whole allspiceOn Sale
  • 2  lb.  lean ground beefOn Sale
  • 2  large  onions, chopped (2 cups)On Sale
  • 1/2  tsp.  bottled minced garlicOn Sale
  • 2  Tbsp.  chili powderOn Sale
  • 1  tsp.  ground cinnamonOn Sale
  • 1/4  to 1/2 tsp.  cayenne pepperOn Sale
  • 4  cups  waterOn Sale
  • 1  15-oz. can  red kidney beans, rinsed and drainedOn Sale
  • 1  8-oz. can  tomato sauceOn Sale
  • 1  Tbsp.  cider vinegarOn Sale
  • 1  tsp.  Worcestershire sauceOn Sale
  • 1/2  tsp.  saltOn Sale
  • 1/4  tsp.  ground black pepperOn Sale
  •     Hot cooked spaghetti (optional)On Sale
  •     Sliced green onion (optional)On Sale
  •     Shredded Parmesan or cheddar cheese (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
For spice bag, place bay leaves and allspice in center of a double-thick 6-inch square of 100 percent-cotton cheesecloth. Bring up corners and tie with 100 percent-cotton kitchen string; set aside.
2.
In a Dutch oven, cook ground beef, onions, and garlic until meat is brown. Drain off fat. Stir chili powder, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper into beef mixture in Dutch oven. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the water, beans, tomato sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Add spice bag. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Uncover; simmer for 15 to 20 minutes more or until desired consistency. Remove spice bag; discard. If desired, serve chili over spaghetti. If desired, top with sliced green onion and cheddar cheese.

Nutrition information
Calories 257, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 435 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Total Sugar 2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 25 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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