Description
Cincinnati chili is a beloved comfort food that blends rich flavors and spices, perfect for warming up on chilly evenings. This unique dish features a delightful combination of ground beef, aromatic spices, and the option to serve it over spaghetti or hot dogs. Topped with shredded cheese and diced onions, Cincinnati chili is not just a meal—it’s an experience that brings friends and family together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
- 1/2 cup diced onions (for topping)
- Spaghetti or hot dogs (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté chopped onions in olive oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until golden.
- Stir in the ground beef, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Pour in canned diced tomatoes with juices. Season with cinnamon, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- If using kidney beans, stir them in during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Serve over cooked spaghetti or hot dogs, topped generously with shredded cheddar cheese and diced onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg