Josh's Cincinnati-Style Four-Way Chili
Josh's Cincinnati-Style Four-Way Chili layers thin pasta with crunchy saltines, sharp Cheddar, and a meaty chili featuring beef, sausage, peppers, onions, beans, and spiced tomatoes. It’s rich, hearty, and balanced with a gentle heat, perfect for game day gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner that feeds a crowd.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Break up the ground beef and pork sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, cooking and stirring until browned; drain and set aside.
- 2
Lightly coat a large pot with cooking spray, then add the green, red and yellow bell peppers, and the onion; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- 3
Add the beef and sausage to the peppers.
- 4
Puree the stewed tomatoes in a blender or food processor, then stir them into the pot with the chili seasoning.
- 5
Stir in the pinto beans and bring to a simmer.
- 6
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 7
Add the angel hair pasta and cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes; drain.
- 8
To serve the chili, layer the items on your plate in this order: start with pasta, then crushed saltine crackers, then shredded cheese, and finally chili; mix it all together and enjoy.
- 9
Be careful with portions, or you may end up with a serving too large to finish.
- Calories 454.93 kcal High
- Protein 25.15 g Good Source
- Carbs 32.72 g Moderate
- Total Fat 26.35 g High
- Saturated Fat 11.22 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 72.64 mg High
- Sodium 1404.39 mg High
- Fiber 7.02 g Good Source
- Sugar 6.73 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.38 g Low Source
- Calcium 288.14 mg Good Source
- Iron 4.11 mg Good Source
- Potassium 729.15 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 126.75 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 21.36 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.35 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅