How to Make Perfect Cincinnati Chili

Cincinnati Chili. Cincinnati chili (or Cincinnati-style chili) is a Mediterranean-spiced meat sauce used as a topping for spaghetti or hot dogs ("coneys"); both dishes were developed by Macedonian immigrant restaurateurs. I'm from Cincinnati and enjoyed Skyline chili my whole life. This recipe is the closest to the original Skyline taste and texture of any I've tested.

Cincinnati Chili has a thinner consistency and is prepared with an unusual blend of spices that includes cinnamon, chocolate or cocoa, allspice, and Worcestershire. Cincinnati Style Chili – The Chili War!!! Cincinnati burrito: chili beans wrapped in a tortilla, topped with chili, onions, tomatoes, lettuce Chili-cheese fries: french fries topped with chili and shredded cheddar cheese. You can have Cincinnati Chili using 26 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Cincinnati Chili

1. Prepare of Base.
2. It’s 2 1/4 lb of 75% Lean Ground Beef.
3. It’s 3 1/2 of Yellow Onions, chopped.
4. You need of Liquids.
5. It’s 32 oz of beef stock.
6. It’s 16 oz of tomato sauce.
7. It’s 2 1/4 tbsp of apple cider vinegar.
8. You need 2 1/4 tbsp of worcestershire sauce.
9. It’s of Spice Mix.
10. You need 3 1/4 tbsp of chili powder.
11. It’s 3 tbsp of cocoa powder.
12. You need 1/2 tbsp of smoked paprika.
13. You need 2 1/4 tsp of garlic, minced.
14. You need 1 1/4 tsp of ground cinnamon.
15. You need 1 1/4 tsp of ground cumin.
16. It’s 3/4 tsp of cayenne pepper.
17. Prepare 3/4 tsp of salt.
18. Prepare 1/4 tsp of ground cloves, heaping.
19. It’s 1/4 tsp of allspice, heaping.
20. Prepare 1 of large bayleaf.
21. You need of Optional Toppings.
22. You need 1 of shredded cheese.
23. You need 1 of kidney beans.
24. Prepare 1 of chopped green onion.
25. It’s 1 of sour cream.
26. You need 1 of oyster crackers.

Cincinnati Chili made with the authentic Skyline Chili recipe served over spaghetti with onions and shredded cheddar cheese! Classic copycat recipes are some of my favorite to cook in the kitchen. Cincinnati chili (or Cincinnati-style chili ) is a Mediterranean-spiced meat sauce used as a topping for spaghetti or hot dogs ("coneys"); both dishes were developed by Macedonian immigrant restaurateurs. Cincinnati-style chili is redolent of warm spices, deeply flavored, and an enduring American classic.

Cincinnati Chili step by step

1. In a large skillet or stove top dutch oven brown the ground beef and finely chopped onion. Drain the fat..
2. Pour the beef stock in the skillet with the beef and onion and simmer for 12 minutes..
3. While this is simmering prepare all of the spices list into a small bowl..
4. Once the 12 mins is up add the spices to the skillet and mix in well..
5. Now add the rest of the liquids and mix in well..
6. Let this simmer UNCOVERED for 75 to 90 minutes until aromatic and reaches a thick sauce/chili like consistency. Stir occasionally..
7. Remove from heat and skim the excess fat off the top with a ladle and remove the bayleaf..
8. Serve and enjoy! This pairs well over hot spaghetti noodle, on a hot dog, on a loaded baked potato, or even as by itself in a bowl with your favorite garnishes!.
9. I decided to top spaghetti with mine and garnish with cheese, onion, sour cream..

Get the recipe for Cincinnati ChiliMatt Taylor-Gross. This chili (be it not real 'Cincinnati' material) is absolutely delicious! Perfect indulgence for a chilly autumn Fabulous "Non-Cincinati" Chili. Obviously this recipe has upset the Cincinnati Chili purists. Cincinnati style chili includes cocoa cloves cinnamon and vinegar amongst other things.