The Ultimate Cincinnati Chili Recipe: A Flavor Explosion!

An unusual chili, with cinnamon, cloves, and even chocolate!

Recipe Details

Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonvegetable oil

  • ½cupchopped onion

  • 2poundsground beef

  • ¼cupchili powder

  • 1teaspoonground cinnamon

  • 1teaspoonground cumin

  • ¼teaspoonground allspice

  • ¼teaspoonground cloves

  • 1bay leaf

  • ½(1 ounce) squareunsweetened chocolate

  • 2(10.5 ounce) cansbeef broth

  • 1(15 ounce) cantomato sauce

  • 2tablespoonscider vinegar

  • ¼teaspoonground cayenne pepper

  • ¼cupshredded Cheddar cheese

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 6 minutes.

  2. Add beef, in batches if necessary, and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned.

  3. Add chili powder, cinnamon, cumin, allspice, cloves, bay leaf, chocolate, beef broth, tomato sauce, cider vinegar, and red pepper. Stir to mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

  4. It is the best if you now refrigerate overnight.

  5. Remove the bay leaf. Reheat gently over medium heat. Serve over hot, drained spaghetti. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories427
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
35g
45%
Saturated Fat
14g
70%
Cholesterol
100mg
33%
Sodium
659mg
29%
Total Carbohydrate
7g
3%
Dietary Fiber
3g
10%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
22g
Vitamin C
7mg
36%
Calcium
68mg
5%
Iron
4mg
21%
Potassium
593mg
13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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