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Cincinnati-Style Chili

Cincinnati-Style Chili is a United States recipe with clear ingredients and practical, step-by-step directions.

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Before you start

A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.

Preparation checklist

  • Read all 5 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 18 listed ingredients.
  • Keep the recipe open and follow each step in order; the source does not state a total time.

Recipe notes & preparation tips

Serve over spaghetti. Top with cheese to make a Three-way, top with onions and cheese to make a Four-way, top with cooked pinto beans, onions and cheese to make a Five-way. May also be used as hot dog sauce with mustard and minced onions to make a Coney, adding shredded cheese to make a Cheese Coney.

Adapted from the source recipe's notes.
Step by step

Method

  1. 01

    Crumble the raw ground beef into the cold water.

  2. 02

    Add remaining ingredients and spices. Stir well, breaking the meat up before cooking.

  3. 03

    Cover and simmer over low heat for two hours, stirring occasionally.

  4. 04

    Cool, then refrigerate and remove solidified grease.

  5. 05

    Reheat and serve as desired.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 2.0, credited to Navin75; view original image record .