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A plate of Cincinnati Chili with Greek spiced sauce, grated cheddar cheese and oyster crackers garnished with fresh parsley.
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Cincinnati Chili Three Way

Well known in Cincinnati, this Chili is Greek inspired and includes cinnamon with it's spices. Served with a variety of condiments including cheddar cheese, onions, and beans, and often served with oyster crackers.
Course Beef, Main Course
Cuisine American, Greek
Keyword cheddar cheese, chili, Cincinnati, oyster crackers, skyline
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Additional Time 8 hours
Total Time 11 hours 50 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 645kcal
Author Barb

Ingredients

  • 1 quart cold water
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 cups crushed tomato
  • 2 onions diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
  • ¼ cup chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 whole bay leaf
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pound Spaghetti cooked (6 Servings)

For Cincinnati Chili Three Way

  • 1 ½ to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Oyster crackers optional

For Cincinnati Four Way

  • The basic three way with diced onions OR beans

For Cincinnati Five Way

  • The basic three way with diced onions AND beans

Instructions

  • Add water and beef to a large skillet or pot. Bring to a simmer while stirring until the ground beef is in very small pieces. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer on low, uncovered, for 3 hours. Add water as needed if the chili becomes too thick.
  • Refrigerate the chili overnight; remove the layer of fat from the top before reheating and serving.
  • Put spaghetti on serving plate, top with chili and then generously top chili with shredded cheese.
  • Serve with oyster crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 645kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 891mg | Potassium: 858mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2653IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 6mg