Cincinnati Chili (Saveur)

October 08, 2013

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Cincinnati Chili (or “Cincinnati-style chili”) is a regional style of chili con carne characterized by the use of seasonings such as cinnamon, cloves, allspice or chocolate. It is commonly served over spaghetti or as a hot dog sauce, and is normally of a thin, sauce-like consistency, unlike most chili con carne. Restaurants that feature Cincinnati chili are frequently called “chili parlors”. Cincinnati chili seems to have originated with one or more immigrant restaurateurs from Macedonia who wer

tbsp. olive oil
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped
1½ lbs. ground beef
2 tbsp. chili powder
1½ tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. ground allspice
½ tsp. ground cloves
½ tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried oregano
½ tsp. ground nutmeg
½ tsp. celery seed
1 dried bay leaf
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups tomato sauce
1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ lb. dried spaghetti
1 15-oz. can red kidney beans, rinsed under hot water and drained
4 cups finely grated cheddar cheese
Oyster crackers

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and half of the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 5–6 minutes. Add beef, chili powder, cinnamon, allspice, cloves,...
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Nutritions

Calories
985

Sodium
579mg
24% DV

Fat
51g
79% DV

Protein
72g
145% DV

Carbs
45g
15% DV

Fiber
11g
46% DV

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