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Cincinnati Chili

Spend with Pennies, Holly, Canada.
This sounds like an authentic Cincinnati Chili recipe, on my to make and taste list very soon.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 750 grams ground beef, lean, (1½ lb)
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1½ tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 bay leaf

For Serving

  • hot cooked spaghetti
  • Cheddar cheese, shredded, optional
  • onion, diced, optional
  • beans, kidney or chili beans

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large pot, when hot, add the onion and cook until softened and translucent. While the onion is cooking, get everything else measured out and ready.
  • To the pot, add the remaining ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat and just simmer on low for 2 hours to thicken the sauce, stirring occasionally. Remove any fat that floats to the top.
  • When the sauce has thickened and you are ready to serve, remove the bay leaf. Cook your spaghetti according to package directions, and if serving with cheese, onion, and or beans, go ahead and get all of those ready.
  • To serve, ladle sauce over hot cooked spaghetti, then optionally top with beans, onion, and shredded cheese as you desire. Enjoy.

Notes

Beef would be the most expensive part of this dish, cheese would also add to the per serving cost, but for 6 serving, this is probably a Fair cost per serving.