Cincinnati Comfort Chili

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Cincinnati Comfort Chili offers a delightful twist on traditional chili, combining aromatic spices like cinnamon and cloves with a hint of chocolate. This non-vegetarian dish is perfect for those who enjoy American cuisine and can be served over spaghetti, topped with shredded Cheddar cheese for a comforting meal. With its rich flavor profile, this chili is versatile enough for family dinners or game day gatherings.

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Overview

This Cincinnati Chili is a unique twist on traditional chili, featuring a blend of spices like cinnamon and cloves, and a hint of chocolate. It's perfect served over spaghetti and topped with shredded Cheddar cheese for a comforting meal.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 90 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) vegetable oil
• 0.5 Cups onion, minced
• 2 Pounds (lb) beef, ground
• 0.25 Cups chili powder
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) cinnamon, ground
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) cumin, ground
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) allspice, ground
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) cloves, ground
• 1 Whole bay leaf
• 0.5 Ounces (oz) chocolate, unsweetened
• 2 10.5 Ounces (oz) cans beef broth
• 1 15 Ounces (oz) can tomato sauce
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) cider vinegar
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) cayenne pepper, ground
• 0.25 Cups Cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced onion and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 6 minutes.
2. Add the ground beef, in batches if necessary, and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned.
3. Stir in the chili powder, cinnamon, cumin, allspice, cloves, bay leaf, chocolate, beef broth, tomato sauce, cider vinegar, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
5. For best results, refrigerate the chili overnight.
6. Remove the bay leaf before reheating gently over medium heat.
7. Serve the chili over hot, drained spaghetti and top with shredded Cheddar cheese.

Enjoy this flavorful Cincinnati Chili as a delightful and hearty meal!