Cincinnati Chili Recipe – Authentic Cincinnati Skyline Chili

Here’s a great horizon chili recipe that even those not in Cincinnati can enjoy.

• 1 liter of water
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 2 cans (8 oz) tomato sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 1/2 teaspoon red pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 to 4 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/2 oz. unsweetened chocolate
• 2 pounds of ground beef
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 5 whole cloves
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire with sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Addresses

1. In a 4-quart pot, add the ground beef and simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes. While cooking, stir the meat occasionally and separate to a fine, crumbled texture.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about three hours. You can cover the pot for the last hour of cooking if the chili has reached the desired consistency.
3. Serve over cooked spaghetti.

How to serve Skyline Chile:

3 options: includes spaghetti, chili sauce and finely grated cheddar cheese 4 options: includes spaghetti, chili sauce, cheddar cheese and onions 5 options: includes spaghetti, beans, chili sauce, cheddar cheese and onions.

=> Cincinnati Chili Recipe: Vegetarian Cincinnati Chili

Instead of beef, this recipe uses a meat substitute. I bet meat lovers won’t be able to tell the difference, instead they will be sipping this delicious chili by the tablespoon.

• 8 oz. spaghetti
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 pkg. (12 oz.) Frozen veggie-style burgers, shredded
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup of water
• 1 can (14.5 oz.) Diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 cup beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated (optional)

Addresses

1. In a large skillet, sauté the onion in the olive oil until tender. Add shredded vegetables and garlic; cook until crumbs are golden brown.
2. Add the tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, vinegar, chili powder, cinnamon, paprika, allspice, brown sugar, cocoa, and hot sauce. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a boil; Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes until sauce is thick.
3. While the sauce is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Place spaghetti in pot and cook according to package directions. Drain and reserve.
4. Add the beans to the chili mixture and mix lightly.
5. Add spaghetti to serving bowls and pour chili mixture on top. Sprinkle with cheese.